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OF THE 



Unveiling, Dedication and Presentation 

— OF THE— 

Abraham Lincoln 
G. A. R. Memorial Monument 

DEDICATED TO THE 

Veterans of the Civil War™ 1861-1865 
AT 

Long Beach, California 

July 3rd, 1915 



GEO. W. MOYLE PUB. CO. 
Long Beach, California 



PREFACE 



"With malice toward none, with charity for all ; with firmness for the 
right as God gives us to see the right." These immortal synonymns ex- 
pressed by the greatest American, in whose memory has been erected the 
only granite monument in America, carved after the model of Augustus 
St. Gaudens, ring out with greater emphasis, if possible, than when uttered 
by the great-souled and unassuming Lincoln himself, more than half a 
century ago. 

The patriotism of men, the unfaltering faith in the great Eman- 
cipator; the loyalty of women then, and their untiring efforts in behalf of 
the Veterans of the civil war now ; the restoration and preservation of 
the Union, all tend to the perpetuation of peace and prosperity throughout 
our great domain. And in these years that are witnessing the rapid de- 
cline in longevity of the Veterans of the civil war, whose modesty has in 
too many instances, deprived the public of many brilliant experiences and 
reminiscences well worth narrating, the publishers of this souvenir volume 
are pleased to improve this opportunity to crown the sterling worth of the 
victors who erected and successfully dedicated the Abraham Lincoln, G. 
A. R. monument, with the laurels of recognized efficiency and priceless 
patriotism. 

For nearly ten years after the foundation had been laid in Pacific 
park, various fruitless efforts had been made to erect a monument in 
honor of the Veterans of the civil war. Finally there came among us 
those possessed with the rare quality of invincibleness that overcame 
every obstacle and who "builded better than they had planned," and not 
only glorified all Southern California, in a memorial to Abraham Lincoln, 
dedicated to the Veterans of the civil war, but made for themselves a 
name of priceless value. 

These names will be found and recognized in the following pages, 
with portraits and pictures illustrating the work and commemorating the 
workers. To these good friends and to all who participated in the mem- 
orable struggle for the Union, 1861 to 1865, this volume is most respect- 
fully dedicated by 

THE PUBLISHERS. 
Long Beach, California, December 25, 1915. 







ABRAHAM LINCOLN, G. A. R. MONUMENT 



CITIZENS MONUMENT ASSOCIATION 



Active Members 



Archer, L .W. 
Bennett, W. H. 
Burger, D. B. 
Emery, Jas. M. 



Whealton, Louis N. 



Associate Members 



Hair, John S. 
Hatch, P. E. 
Wallace, Wm. H. 
Wilcox, G. W. 



Mrs. Fannie C. Archer 
Mrs. Harriet Brewer 
Mrs. Ella C. Carlin 



Mrs. C. E. McDaniel 
Mrs. June G. MacNee 
Mrs. Sallie C. Spooner 



Mrs. Lydia C. Stormont 



Officers 

G. W. Wilcox, Chairman 

P. E. Hatch, Treasurer 

Jas. M .Emery, Secretary 

John S. Hair, General Manager 

H. C. Russell, Assistant to Chairman 

S. S. Hammitt, Ass't. to General Manager 



PATRIOTIC CONCERT 

On the evening of March 20, 1915, an audience of over fifteen hundred 
in the auditorium enjoyed a patriotic musical program, not only of much 
excellence but participated in by the very best talent of the city. The 
concert was arranged by the committee, whose appeal for musicians was 
promptly and fully met. The Municipal band opened the ceremonies with 
a martial overture, followed with an artistic program splendidly arranged 
and most graciously received. Those who comprised the artists' chorus 
and cheerfully gave their valued services were Mrs. Ada Potter Wiseman, 
Mrs. James P. Hight, Mrs. T. -J. Harriman, Mrs. Margaret S. Porterfield, 
Dr. Thomas L. Rodgers, A. B. MacGahen, George W. Isaacs, H. S. Austin, 
artists' chorus and male quartet. The Misses Ellyn Klein and Gertrude 
Willey in whistling solos and duets, Mrs. Jotham Bixby Jr., cello, and Mrs. 
Paul Satterlee, violin, and G. H. Tyler, cornet soloist; Mrs. Luella Clark 
Emery was the accompanist. "Tenting Tonight," tableau, by a detail from 
Company H, N. G. C, Sergeant A. C. Pfaffle in command was also greatly 
enjoyed. 

Floor Managers — Major J. S. Hair, general manager; O. G. Meachem, 
W. J. Hawkins, E. Harcher, P. Combs, Lee C. Powell, J. W. Hair, Lee 
Cronk, J. H. Ady, A. J. Hollensteiner, and a detail of six members of Com- 
pany H., N. G. C. in uniform. 

It was a magnificent occasion and the impetus to the monument enter- 
prise enthused the promoters to the completion of the work. In introduc- 
ing Mayor Whealton, at the conclusion of the opening number by the Mu- 
nicipal band. Colonel Emery said: With Shakespeare we can fully agree: 
"If music be the food of love, play on !" I congratulate you, the artistic 
members of the Municipal band. If music and good poetry agree in tuneful 
lay, the sweet and pleasant concord of melodious sounds prepared for this 
occasion will delight your very soul, and like the preface in one of Mark 
Twain's books; "Go, little booklet, go, bearing an honored name, till 
everywhere that you have went they're glad that you have came." When 
the program is finished you'll be glad you came. You paid twenty-five 
cents for the pleasure of listening to the music tonight, and should you 
not contribute anything more, when the monument is finished and dedi- 
cated in Pacific park, as you pass down Ocean avenue nearing the public 
library building, you will see a majestic structure of choicest California 
granite with the statue of the great emancipator, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 
in heroic form, twenty feet from the lawn amid the tree tops, an object 
lesson of possibilities and higher ideals to every youth in our land. And 
you will be glad you have an interest in this patriotic enterprise. But 
these arti.sts whom you will have the pleasure of hearing, in donating 
their valued services are giving a full measure of patriotic devotion, and 
in behalf of the Citizens' Monument Association, I desire to tender to them 
and to this splendid band; also to the daily papers for unfailing loyalty, 
most hearty thanks of appreciation. I would gladly say more, but have 
been admonished to be brief, as only a few minutes have been allowed both 
for myself and the gentleman who graciously accepted the urgent request 
of the committee to give you words of welcome. But he needs no extended 
introduction, he is well and favorably known and I will simply say, it 
afi'ords me very great pleasure to introduce the Honorable Louis N. Wheal- 
ton, the beloved mayor of the "Queen of the Beaches." 

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HON. HIRAM WARREN JOHNSON 
Governor of California 



MAYOR WHEALTON EXTENDS HEARTY WELCOME 

"It is a pleasure to welcome you as participants in a movement to 
erect a statue to Lincoln, for this is my country. It is your country. It is 
our country. There have been other countries in times past. They have 
covered vaster dominion and borne more ancient civilization than ours. 
They had broader valleys, more majestic mountains, greater cities, larger 
armies, richer mines, more costly palaces, all resplendent, magnificent, 
transcendent. But they are no more . 

"There are other countries now, broader in domain and mightier in 
power than ours. They, too, have larger armies, bigger navies, more 
populous cities, higher art, richer literature, and deeper learning. But, 
while we admire their achievements, adore their learning, copy their lit- 
erature and glory in their triumphs, they are not ours and our admiration 
is uncolored by affection. Though millions love them and loyally serve 
them ; this and this alone is ours. 

"Ours by birthright and inheritance, conceived in revolution, born in 
independence, rechristened in rebellion and baptized in freedom, this is 
the land we love. It is ours. Its valleys have fed us and gladdened us with 
their smiles. Its mountains have oponed to us their treasures and lifted us 
in adoration to Heaven. Our feet have trodden its spear-lined walks of 
war and have wandered gladly among its flower-strewn paths of peace. It 
is our home and all we are or have or hope to be is linked with it in pur- 
pose and in destiny. It is our mother-country out of whose bosom we 
come ; into whose lap we played the happy children days ; encircled by 
whose sheltering arms we have lived and prospered and upon whose kindly 
breast, God grant we shall at last rest in peace. 

"And this is my flag. It is your flag. It is our flag. There have been other 
flags in times past. They have floated from pole and parapet — at the head of 
millions who have followed them to death in adoration. But the gallant hosts 
are scattered and the banners of victor and vanquished have vanished with 
the breezes that kissed them centuries ago. Gone forever with none alive 
to love them more. There are other flags now of brilliant hues and varied 
colors. They are the emblems of mightier nations and tomorrow's sun will 
behold them flying proudly over alien lands, waving gayly over countless 
fortresses, floating gently above myriad ships in many seas — with millions 
to behold, to salute and to love them. Rejoicing in the love of any people 
for their flag; admiring the devotion of any nation to its standard in 
peace or war, and glorying in the lofty principles typified in the flags of 
other nations; this flag, my flag, your flag and our flag, is the only flag 
we love. 

"We love the name of him who first conceived it in revolutionary 
days ; the fingers that first formed its dear design ; the geniuses who have 
paid tribute to it in song and story ; the men who have ennobled it by their 
service and enriched it by their sacrifice and the 'Boys in Blue' who offered 
their lives upon the field of battle that it might not be rent asunder. We 
adore the independence that pervades it ; the freedom that emblazons it ; 
and the martyred spirits that crown it as 'Old Glory.' 

"Our flag and our country, the sacred heritages of our citizenship 
and the priceless treasures of posterity. We will love them in peace and 
defend them in war. We will smite the hand lifted against them and 
cleave the tongue that would traduce them. Our lives and all we have 

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are ready to be offered in defence of their honor, in preservation of 
their freedom and in maintenance of their sovereignty. Aye, if we would 
be worthy of citizenship with many gray heads in this audience tonight, we 
would, in emulation of them, for our country's cause, follow our country's 
flag into the 'jaws of death and mouth of hell' if need be. 

"And this is my duty. It is your duty. It is our duty — to love, honor 
and defend our country and its flag and perpetuate the momory of a coun- 
try and a flag. This meeting to encourage the erection of a monument to 
Abraham Lincoln is a most worthy performance of that patriotic duty. 
Search the pages of history and the annals of time and in many respects 
we can find none greater or more worthy of such honor. This movement- is 
fostered by our most honored citizens, that gallant remnant of the Grand 
Army of the Republic, who would memoralize the great president who was 
their Commander-in-Chief and was chief among most men that this old 
world has ever seen. It is the most worthy, laudable, commendable and 
desirable patriotic effort ever launched in Long Beach. It affords the peo- 
ple of this city an opportunity to participate therein ; to honor the Great 
Emancipator, and those who served under him. 

"Oh, Long Beach — my city, your city, our city ! We have some visions 
and dreams of thy greatness, thy glory and thy grandeur in the years that 
are to come. We hope yon harbor will have ships from all the seas with its 
marts and industries hard by, teeming with happy millions. We hope for 
temple and tower edifices and institutions — that shall cover this land in 
magnificent numbers and metropolitan greatness until yon sea shall reflect 
no more beautiful or more resplendent city than this shall be. But above 
it all, we hope to see our city lay hold upon higher things, for greater than 
all the ships of all the seas and all the structures the builders can ever 
build is the purity, nobility and entrancing sublimity of a simple life and 
patriotic sacrifice such as that of Lincoln. Let us rear a statue to Lincoln 
worthy of the man and worthy of the cause. 

"Let us forget our civic discord by contemplation of the patient, 
kindly, long-suffering Lincoln who died for Union. The poorest boy upon 
our streets may look upon it and be inspired and encouraged with the hope 
that the most humble circumstances in life are no bar to a pedestal 
of greatness by the roadway of service and sacrifice. Even as the moon 
upon yon ocean spreads its scintillating path of gold upon a shimmering 
sea leading us individually in contemplation of the far-off afterwhiles — 
out of self to higher thing.s — so from such statue will glimmer and glow 
the radiance and reflected glory of this follower of the Prince of Peace 
and the city that shall contemplate it — catching the light of that kindly 
face and hearing the heartbeat of the great, all-encompassing heart of 
Lincoln, will lift itself above the commonplace and write nobility and 
grandeur into its history. 

"We can do no greater work than set up such a prototype within our 
midst. The city can do no greater thing than erect a statue of Lincoln at 
its civic center. Lt can write upon its municipal heart no greater name 
than that of Lincoln. In doing these things and in learning the lesson of 
his life, it will lend pride to our nationality, inspiration to our citizenship 
and a beneficient influence that shall tend to purify and glorify our civic 
endeavors. 

"To you who would serve in this cause to memorialize him and these 
veterans who served us all so well — I extend a heart-felt welcome and 
pledge my utmost co-operation." 



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HON. LOUIS N. WHEALTON 
Mayor of Long Beach 



LAYING THE CORNER STONE 



On the morning of June 28 an impressive ceremony was held in Pacific 
park, when the corner stone of the Abraham Lincohi, G. A. R. monument 
was securely laid, and the eight-ton die was carefully placed in proper posi- 
tion. The ceremonies adapted from the ritual of the G. A. R. were in 
keeping with the patriotic occasion. 

Chairman G. W. Wilcox presided and attended to the details leading 
up to the successful consummation of the undertaking. 

Major John S. Hair, the general manager, addressing the chairman, 
said: — In the name of my Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic, 
representing as they do, all soldiers and sailors who defended the authority 
and integrity of the nation, I thank you and those you represent for the 
honor bestowed upon us. In performing this service we recognize the fact 
that this structure is to be a monument to the heroism of the past, and a 
storehouse of knowledge for the future. 

Chairman Wilcox — The duty of this occasion is impressive as it is sig- 
nificant. We meet to perform these services in conjunction with what has 
already been achieved and preparatory for the greater accomplishment 
in preparation — A memorial to the great and good Abraham Lincoln, a 
monuinent to be dedicated to the Veterans of the civil war. The Chaplain 
will read from Holy writ. 

Chaplain L. W. Archer — Declare ye among the nations and publish 
and set up a standard. In the name of our God we will set up our banners. 
The Lord gave the word ; great was the army of those that published it. 
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name 
of the Lord our God. Followed by an invocation. 

The chairman then requested the Hon. Joseph A. Rominger, assembly- 
man from this district, to spread the cement for more complete security. 
After performing this service Mr. Rominger said — The duty assigned to 
me has been performed. The corner stone of this monument has been well 
and truly laid. We rejoice that our city and the great state of California, 
thus proclaim to the world that patriotic self-sacrifice is not to be for- 
gotten. We trust that our beloved land may never again be deluged in 
blood. Yet we remember that the perils of peace are scarcely less than the 
perils of war. The demands for loyalty are as great upon the sons as they 
were upon the sires. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. The safety 
of our country is in the intelligence, the moral character and the patriot- 
ism of her citizens. We believe that this structure will be an object lesson 
to inspire loyal hearts to more noble deeds. 

Colonel James M. Emery, secretary of the Citizens Monument Asso- 
ciation, was called upon to read the list of articles placed in the copper box 
which will repose in the corner stone, and read as follows: 

Names of articles contributed to the monument ; ritual of the G. A. R. ; 
official roster of the G. A. R., Grand Army button. Grand Army badge, G. 
A. R. service book, a flag, program of the patriotic concert given at the 
Auditorium ; roster of Abraham Lincoln Circle No. 44, Ladies of the G. A. 
R. ; "An Appeal to Patriotism"; roster of McKinley camp. No. 23, U. S. 

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Spanish War Veterans, Long Beach ; officers and members of General H. 
W. Lawton Camp, No. 10, Sons of Veterans ; Copies of The Daily Telegram 
and The Press of June 28, 1915; roster of the Auxiliary to the Sons of 
Veterans of H. W. Lawton camp. No. 10; roster of Company H, Seventh 
regiment, N. G. C. ; S. S. Hammitt's regiment, to which he was attached 
from 1862 to 1865; letter from Secretary of the Navy Daniels; roster of 
Stanton post No. 55, G. A. R. ; letter from Gen. P. H. Barry, governor of 
National Soldiers' Home; a Lincoln penny; letter from Commander-in- 
Chief David J. Palmer of the G. A. R., Des Moines, la. ; letter from Gov. 
Hiram W. Johnson ; roster of Long Beach W. R. C, 1915 roster of Ladies 
Auxiliary to the Veterans' Union, Mrs. Fannie C. Archer, president; 
roster of the Long Beach W. C. T. U. Federation. 

D. B. Burger, superintendent of construction for the monument com- 
mittee, next sealed the copper box and deposited it in the cornerstone after 
which Assemblyman Rominger spread the cement over the box and re- 
ported it sealed. 

The silver trowel with which Mr. Rominger spread the cement seal- 
ing the cornerstone was presented to him as a memento of the occasion by 
the monument committee, and was appropriately engraved. 

Fred Brittain of the Long Beach Monument Works, general con- 
tractors of the monument, next superintended the placing of the eight- 
ton die upon the foundation stone and reported that this work had been 
done in accordance with the plans and specifications. 

Rev. Hugh K. Walker, D. D., who had not been advised in advance 
that he was to make an address, was introduced by Chairman Wilcox, and 
the eloquent Presbytei'ian clergyman nevertheless delighted his heai'ers 
with an inspiring discourse. 

"Long Beach should be proud of this achievement," he declared, "the 
placing of this magnificent monument in this park to be viewed by hun- 
dreds of thousands of people during the years to come. I am glad that in 
this day such a monument can be erected and that a man born in the 
South can be privileged to make these remarks. 

"There is no man for whom I have more admiration and respect than 
Abraham Lincoln. I consider him 'the first American.' He was born 
under this country's flag, he saved that flag, he saved this country, by 
his earnest purpose, his conservative management, his prayers to Al- 
mighty God. He was a man of prayer. We owe the preservation of our 
liberties to a man who was in close touch with Heavenly forces at all times. 

"He loved men, but he also loved God and served him constantly. He 
was a man without cant. Religion with him was a matter of life, not a 
matter of creed. 

"Long Beach has never done anything half so creditable as the build- 
ing of this splendid monument. Let us honor not only the memory of 
Abraham Lincoln but also this band of workers, who, in spite of advanc- 
ing years, have surmounted every obstacle, overcome every difficulty, and 
are giving to Long Beach, for the present generation and generations yet 
unborn this magnificent token of patriotism, this inspiring monument." 



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MAJOR JOHN S. HAIR 

(U. S. Grant Post, 2S, G. A. R. Chicago) 

General Manager Citizens Monument Association 



HISTORY OF THE MONUMENT 

By Major John S. Hair 



It has been said that histories are as perfect as historians are wise. 
This simplified narrative involves as a natural consequence of events, a 
pre-historic narration based upon the article published in the Evening Tele- 
gram of June 19, 1915, wherein I am informed that more than nine years 
ago, on March 12, 1906, Mrs. Carrie Drake, president of the Auxiliary to 
the Sons of Veterans, made the first move toward building a monument 
by announcement in a letter to a large fraternal organization, asking for do- 
nations for "A monument consisting of a heroic soldier figure mounted on 
a granite pedestal." Whatever may have been the experiences of Mrs. 
Drake, the evidence of visible accomplishments, in a solid foundation for 
later achievements, was sufficient attestation to enable the Citizens' 
Monument Association to place her name upon the roll of honor. I regret 
that more data was not forthcoming, to enable me to do more than simply 
refer to the article mentioned and titled "History of Early Efforts Which 
Failed." 

One year ago last June another lady, the wife of a past chaplain of 
the G. A. R., undertook the gigantic task of raising funds to complete the 
work so patriotically begun by Mrs. Drake. For more than four months 
she labored diligently without apparent success. Early in October this lady 
called at my office for an interview regarding the monument enterprise, 
and it was then that I first met one Mrs. L. W. Archer, the woman who 
has perhaps done more than any other one person in keeping ablaze the 
enthusiasm and encouraging the "weak-kneed" to more vigorous action. 
She had secured a promise from me to donate $100, and although I had 
already experienced a part of the venture of building a monument for our 
Post lot in Chicago, 111., which co.st about $10,000, she also secured my 
promise to "lend a hand" and help make this work a success. With the 
provision, however, to await the coming of my old comrade. Col. J. M. 
Emery of Chicago, who also had active experience in the erection of the 
Post monument in Chicago. He arrived here in December, heard my ex- 
planation of the situation, and, although money matters were not en- 
couraging, he consented to co-operate with me. In the meantime I inter- 
viewed the leading members of Post 1881, G. A. R., and others regarding 
the matter, and without exception it was declared emphatically that they 
could not build the monument and would not undertake to do so, but were 
favorably inclined, said the monument ought to be built and would sup- 
port the enterprise morally and financially as far as possible. 

We then consulted with Past Commander George W. Wilcox and Past 
Chaplain L. W. Archer of Post 181, who entered into the work with com- 
mendable zeal, assisting in the organization of the Citizens' Monument 
Association. In the minutes of the organization it is recorded that Colonel 
George W. Wilcox was elected chairman, Mr. P. E. Hatch, treasurer. Col. 
James M. Emery, secretary. Major John S. Hair, general manager and D. 
B. Burger, superintendent of construction. The organization was com- 
pleted and an Abraham Lincoln, G. A. R. monument in California granite 
after the model of Augustus St. Gaudens, was decided upon. 

It would require a quarto edition to give an adequate idea of the 

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arduous task which we undertook to accomplish. Before the publication 
for bids, we made a half dozen trips to Los Angeles and elsewhere, inspect- 
ing monuments and stones, that we might be fully informed as to the best 
material for the purpose and competent contractors and artisans to do the 
work. We felt that only the very best was good enough for this memorial 
and to that end bent every energy for the perfect realization of our fond 
anticipations. We were comparative strangers, and not being members of 
the local G. A. R. Post, there may have been a feeling akin to envy, but 
there are more veterans in Long Beach out of than in the Post; all com- 
rades under the same flag, working for a purpose that will fill men's 
hearts with a higher and holier veneration for the flag and Veterans of the 
civil war. We entered upon the duties with full realization of the fact 
that our success depended largely upon the support and co-operation of 
the comrades and citizens, and now that all obstacles have been overcome, 
we can enter into full fruition of the victory attained, while the succe.^'.s 
tranquilizes all differences and with the poet we can sing: 

"In the great heart of coming generations 
Their fame shall live, their glory never cease. 
The flag float grandly over every nation, 
God's perfect emblem of universal peace." 

This narrative would lack materially in completeness were I to fail in 
making mention of the hearty co-operation and happy concord of the 
members of the G. A. R. and affiliated patriotic organizations. The roll of 
honor will fully verify my statement in this regard. While prudential 
care was exercised in selecting the granite used in the construction of 
the monument, just as solicitous attention was given to the securing of the 
designs used to embellish the die. The stack of arms was made from a 
drawing of an old 1846 pattern Springfield musket. It was captured by 
myself in a hand-to-hand fight with a member of the Thirty-ninth Louisi- 
ana Confederate Infantry at Perryville, Kentucky, October 9, 1862. It is 
one of my valued souvenirs. The reproduction of the field piece is from a 
photograph taken just as the cannon now stands on Snodgress hill, battle- 
field of Chicamauga, near the location of the log cabin where General 
George H. Thomas made his headquarters. 

The other emblems will be readily recognized and found to be particu- 
larly fitting in every detail. The names of famous commanders will be 
found in plain lettering on the four sides of the ba.se, and below them the 
names of many of the memorable battles fought in 1861-1865. The whole 
structure is emblematical of patriotism and heroism, surmounted with the 
statue of the greatest American — Abraham Lincoln. The statue being a fac- 
simile of the .splendid statue in Lincoln Park, Chicago, 111., from the ham- 
mer and chisel of one of the world's most famous sculptors, Augustus St. 
Gaudens, born 1848, died 1907. The statue chisled here by an expert arti.st 
in the employ of Britain Brothers, contractors. Long Beach, made from the 
noted Raymond granite, and the die from Academy quarry, near Fresno, 
California. 



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COL. GEORGE W. WILCOX 
Chairman Citizens Monument Association 



UNVEILING PROGRAM 

Selections by the Long Beach Municliml Band, 1 : 45 to 2 o'clock 

Call to Order — Chaii'nian Geo. W. Wilcox 

REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN 

Comrades of the Grand Army and Fellow Citizens: 

We have builded a monument. We have cut it from the solid rock of 
California. Towering above the shaft or die of this monument, hewn from the 
native granite of our adopted state, is the chiseled form of Lincoln, our immortal 
leader and Commander-in-Chief. 

Beneath tlie battlement, on the dark polished surface of the die. cut from one 
of natures giant boulders, there stands out in bold relief the Grand Army Badge 
and the letters "G. A. R." in honor of its members living or dead, and forgetting 
not any who marched to tlie music of the Union we have carved on the base beneath 
Old Glory: "DEDICATED TO THE VETERANS OP THE CIVIL WAR." 

We are here met to dedicate this monument and then present it, for future 
care and preservation, to our adopted city. In doing this we shall now follow the 
printed program without further announcement. 

A SURE FOUNDATION 
Mrs. L.vdia C Storniont, President Aiixiliar.v, Woman's Relief Corps 

I will show thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth. Dan. 21. 

We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our 
banners. Ps. 20,5. 

Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a 
stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. Isaiah 2S-16. 

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless 
before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, 
be glory, and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. 
Jude 24-25. 

THE FOUNDATION LAID 
Mrs. C. E. McDaniel, President Auxiliary, Sons of V^eterans 

And thou Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundations of the earth. Heb. 1-10. 

How beautiful upon the mountains are feet of him that bringeth good tidings, 
that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; 
that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. 

Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing; 
for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall bring again Zion. 

Break forth into joy, sing together ye waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord 
hath comforted his people. 

The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all 
the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:7-10. 

FEAR NOT, O LAND 
Mrs. Sallie C. Spooner, Pi'esident .Abraham Lincoln Circle, Ladies of tlie G. A. R. 

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice; for the Lord will do great 
things. Joel 2.21. 

And it shall come to pass * * * that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and 
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, 
your young men shall see visions. Joel 2:2S. 

And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for 
all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Matt. 24:6. 

Yea I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also 
do it. Isaiah 46:11. 

SET UP A STANDARD 
Mrs. Fannie C Archer, President .\uxiliary. Veterans' Social Ciiiim 

Declare ye among the nations, and publish and set up a Standard. Jer. 50-2. 

I will say to the North, give up; and to the South, keep not back; bring my sons 
from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth. Even everyone that is 
called by my name; for I have created him tor my glory. Isaiah 43:6-7. 

Behold I have given him for a witness; a leader, and a Commander to the 
people. Isaiah 55:4. 

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The Unveiling by Master Jolin W. Hair, Grandson of Major John S. Hair 

Simultaneously Hoisting of U. S. Flag on Pacific Park Flagstaff 

Signal for National Salute 21 Guns From U. S. S. Chattanooga 

By Commander Thomas J. Senn 

"Star Spangled Banner," by Municipal Band 

Dedicatory Prayer — Rev. A. R. Moore, D. D. : 

"Almighty God, we thank Thee for Thy sovereign care and protection 
during the days that were shadowed with trouble and disaster. For Thy 
protection and guidance when the burdens were heavy upon us. We thank 
Thee that the evils of war no longer assail us in this our beloved land; 
that brother no longer strives against brother and that we live gloriously 
with one country and one flag. 

"May Thy blessing be upon us as a people that we may be Thy people, 
true and righteous in ail our ways, tender and patient in our charity, and 
a blessing to all mankind. May our country indeed be one country from 
the mountains to plains, from ocean to ocean. 

"We pray Thee to make our memories steadfast, that we may never 
forget the generous sacrifices made for our country. May our dead be 
enshrined in our hearts. May their graves be the altars of our greatful 
and reverential patriotism. 

"And now, God, bless Thou this memorial to the great American 
who.se sacred memory is a shining benediction to all of us. Bless it, God, 
in honor of mothers who bade their sons do brave deeds ; in honor of wives 
who wept for husbands who should never return again to the home they 
loved so well. In honor of children whose heritage is their fallen fathert;' 
heroic name. 

"In honor of men and women who ministered to the hurt and dying. 
But chiefly, God, in honor of men who counted not their lives dear 
unto themselves when their country needed them. Tho.se alike who sleep 
beside the dust of their kindred or under the salt sea, or in nameless 
graves where only Thine angels stand .sentinels till the reveille of the 
resurrection morning. 

"Protect it and let it endure, and unto the latest generation may its 
benign influence be for the education of the citizen, for the honor of civil 
life, for the advancement of comforting peace throughout all the earth, 
for the blessing of humanity and for the furtherance of Thy kingdom upon 
the earth. 

"Hear us, God, and may the abiding presence of the Dear Redeemer 
abundantly bless and cheer us, forever and forever, AMEN." 

Remarks by Major John S. Hair, general manager: 

"Comrades, ladies and gentlemen — 'Veni, vidi, vici.' The unexpected 
has happened. The nine-year-old foundation has really been utilized, and 
as 'a thing of beauty is a joy forever,' hereafter Memorial Day will have 
the inspiration of this mute tribute in everlasting rock, for an abiding 
comfort and soothing consolation. 

"The state, the city and the people entru.sted us with their money, 
and the accounting is this beautiful structure. Beautiful, historical, sub- 

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p. E. HATCH 
Treasurer Citizens Monument Association 



stantial. Worthy memorial to the man, and lasting tribute to the Vet- 
erans of the civil war. 

"The multitude of duties devolved upon the management of this great 
undertaking, made a detailed report simply impossible. You have a brief 
history of events printed in the program ; read it and be satisfied. 

"I simply desire in this public manner to extend to the members of 
the committee ; to the lady members of the Auxiliaries and to all who con- 
tributed to the success of this enterprise, my sincere thanks of apprecia- 
tion ; and may we all live many years and feel glad that our names are on 
the roll of honor and that we aided in building the ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 
G. A. R. MONUMENT at Long Beach. 

Presentation of the Monument to the Municipality of the City of 

Long Beach 

Colonel James M. Emery, secretary of the Citizens' Monument Asso- 
ciation, delivered the speech of presentation by which the monument was 
turned over to the municipality of Long Beach. He said : 

"It is a delightful pleasure, and I am glad to be able to participate in 
these memorial ceremonies this afternoon. Continuing the very appro- 
priate selections from holy writ, by the lady associate members of the com- 
mittee, I could properly quote from the book of Psalms, wherein King 
David declares that: 'Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness 
and peace have kissed each other.' For the great emancipator was the 
embodiment of truth and mercy, and the faultless testimonies from his 
fluent pen, stand out in glittering evidences of profound thought, in his 
invocations for peace and righteousness among the people. 

"It was he who said: 'I am not always bound to succeed, but I am 
always bound to do right.' The brief historical report by the general man- 
ager. Major Hair, shows a very great success where grave doubts were 
predicted; but upon the basis of doing right we have the crowning results 
of an unfaltering faith in, and unflinching loyalty to a patriotic cause. 
And while we feel assured that this memorial will stand for ages, we also 
predict, as the years roll on, an increasing love of memory for the man, 
and a more loyal devotion to the union, for which he gave his full measure 
of devotion. 

"This beautiful monument, surmounted with the sublime statue of 
the man who declared in prophecy long since fulfilled, that: 'The mystic 
cords of memory stretching from every battle field and patriot grave, to 
every living heart and hearthstone, all over our land, will yet swell the 
chorus of the union, when touched, as they surely will be, by the better 
angels of our nature.' This glorious tribute in granite, to him who is fore- 
most in our minds and hearts today ; Abraham Lincoln — indeed, 'belongs 
to the ages.' This awe-inspiring representation of the greatest American, 
has been achieved and the merited distinction of form and features from 
choicest material as designed by Augustus St. Gaudens, has been attained, 
by an unswerving fidelity to the principles of artistry, assuring the pro- 
duction of a memorial that would not only endure the ravages of time, but 
stand the severe test of criticism, and become an object lesson of possi- 
bilities and higher ideals to the youth of our land. 

"It has been avowed that the boys and girls, graduating from our 
schools of learning, the teacher of youth and leaders in public thought, if 
they are ever prepared to teach the history of war for the union, so as to 
render adequate honor to its martyrs and heroes, and at the same time im- 

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press the obvious moral to be drawn therefrom, must derive their knowl- 
edge from personal reminiscences and these historical events, made pos- 
sible by those who were participants in the awful struggle, and active suf- 
ferers from the results of that patriotic and meritorious endeavor. 

"The roll of honor will disabuse the mind of any pretense whatever, 
for making this monument simply a local shrine of patriotism. The 
great state of California heads the list with the largest donation. While 
our own municipality stands next in this regard, the nearly four hundred 
contributors from the 'rank and file' are located all over our fair domain. 
Mr. Lincoln had an abiding faith in the integrity of the populace, and once 
remarked that: 'God must love the people who are poor, for he made so 
many of them.' And while he himself was poor in this world's goods and 
nature sought to keep him in straightened circumstances, as the smoke of 
battle soars above the combat; as this beautiful statue towers above the 
foliage at our feet; so the name ABRAHAM LINCOLN with the com- 
bined vigor of his native attributes stands out in majestic grandeur and 
a loyal people crown him the greatest American. 

While the distinctive honor of guardian has fallen to our portion for 
all time, it is also one of the cardinal principles, that as authorized custodi- 
ans of this hallowed trust, we are to fully appreciate the more than im- 
plied responsibility, in affording at all times, no less trustworthy guardian- 
ship than the municipality of the city of Long Beach .and may the fair 
escutcheon of this successful administration, shine with greater brilliancy, 
emblazoned by this highly privileged and thrice memorable accountability. 

"With these brief remarks, your honor, it affords me very great 
pleasure, in behalf of the Citizens' Monument association, to give into 
your care and keeping, this hallowed memorial to Abraham Lincoln dedi- 
cated to the Veterans of the civil war. And we feel confident that you 
will accept it as a most sacred trust. And at the expiration of your official 
term, that you will impress upon the minds of your successors in office, 
the magnitude of its import, and supreme necessity of prudential vigilance 
in the exercise of their official obligations relating thereto. 

Mayor Whealton, in accepting the monument for Long Beach, spoke 

as follows: 

"This is indeed a glorious day. It is an occasion rich in memories and 
pregnant with prophecy. Beauty attends this effort at civic embellish- 
ment. Loyalty echoes loudly in this expression of patriotism. Reverence 
pervades this commemoration ceremony. Every thought and deed con- 
summated in this hour and in this place, makes this day more resplendent 
than many that lend luster to the galaxy of our municipal firmament. 

"The pleasant duty of accepting this monument on behalf of the city 
of Long Beach places upon me an overwhelming honor that brings a sense 
of personal unworthiness. Position alone justifies my participation here 
where official duty becomes identified with the momentous destiny, where 
worth is measured by world-wide wonder and crowning achievement is at- 
tuned with praise inexpressible. 

"In voicing our gratitude for this delightful consummation, we would 
first mention the state of California. While we regret that Governor 
Johnson could not be present, we are delighted to welcome his worthy sub- 
stitute — our honorable lieutenant governor, .John M. Eshleman. To you, 
sir, Long Beach tenders its profound thanks for the state's generosity. 

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This is the first time the state has extended financial co-operation to- 
ward a movement or improvement in Long Beach. This was brought about 
largely through the untiring efforts of our fellow citizen, State Assembly- 
man Joseph A. Rominger, who introduced and procured the passage of the 
appropriation bill in spite of most discouraging circumstances. Our 
state senator Hon. Prescott F. Cogswell, who disregarded all party lines for 
the merit of the cause, rendered timely service in the enactment of the 
measure. We appreciate the honor the governor has done our city by sign- 
ing the bill and thus permitting the state to take part in honoring Lincoln 
and the Veterans of the civil war. This manifestation of state interest 
and aid in our civic affairs strengthens our common ties of fealty and 
citizenship. It says to the nation that Long Beach has attempted a work 
great enough to justify our great state's assistance. By it California 
pays tribute to his greatness and venerates the veteran with its mag- 
nanimity. Because you join us in our devotion at this shrine — honoring 
those we honor and commemorating those we love — we deeply appreciate 
the gift you have so generously laid upon this altar and tender to the 
state, through you, Mr. Lieutenant Governor, a city's heartfelt gratitude. 

"To all who participated in the perfection of the plans and purposes 
here visualized, the city is grateful. Our city council has testified to its 
belief in the merit of the movement by a contribution on behalf of the city. 
The honor roll reposing within the monument is too long fcr notation here 
but it shows a widespread acceptance of the opportunity to contribute 
by many of our citizens and organizations. Mrs. Fannie C. Archer, whose 
fervid patriotism and civic pride first began the movement to erect a 
G. A. R. Monument — as briefly told in the program of the day — is entitled 
to the city's thanks and congratulations. The monument committee has 
worked hard and faithfully. Colonel J. M. Emery and Major J. S. Hair 
have done excellent and efficient service and have borne sacrifice gladly 
to accomplish these results. Major Hair has made the project a success 
through his management and his never-failing confidence in the possi- 
bility of its accomplishment, backed by his personal interest, his means 
and his time. Our pride in the result is great enough to crown every 
brow with the laurel wreath of victory, bestowed with the city's gratitude. 
The work is a credit to all. The honor is great enough for all and the city 
lavishly thanks you for the splendor of this munificence. 

'The city accepts this memorial to the Veterans of the civil war and 
is honored beyond measure by honoring those to whom unmeasured honor 
is due. Its broad foundation rests upon the valor of both victor and van- 
quished. Its lofty purpose lifts all hearts to the heights of patriotic 
comradeship. Its cap-stone marks the summit of triumphant union and 
beneficent freedom. 

A half century intervenes between this day and his lamented, fatal 
hour. Fifty years ago our nation was bathed in blood and tears. We 
stepped from the trenches of war into the paths of peace. We have re- 
builded a nation amidst desolation and reunited a people into inseparable 
union. 

"You men of the south have seen our southland rise in beauty and 
splendor from the fields where bled your valor. Today it is humming 
with industry, buzzing with business, glad in its restoration and forever 
freed from the curse of slavery. You men of the north have lived to wit- 
ness the growth and progress of a nation unparalleled in history — surpass- 
ing your fondest dreams and aspirations. The half century intervening 
between the civil war and this day marks fifty years of growth in national 

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vigor and prowess until today our nation is not only one of those of the 
earth, but promises to be the leader among them all in the cause of peace 
and as the arbiter of war. What a splendid recompense for your sacrifice ! 
History has written your brave deeds in the imperishable letters of gold 
which can never be forgotten and all the grateful tributes that this and 
the coming generations pay you or your memory cannot fully compensate 
your 'full measure of devotion.' 

"You veterans and your many comrades for whom we have here heard 
the muffled drum, have graced our city with your citizenship. You have 
ever held high the standard of civic morals, life and progress. You have in- 
tensified our feeling of civic pride. You have kept burning brilliantly the 
lights of loyalty and the fires of patriotism in our midst. Now you ioin 
with us in homage to him whom the south holds as her best friend^the 
north cherishes as her most favored son — the union and humanity loves 
as the friend of freedom. Long may this memorial stand a monunient to 
your worth and valor! You could not find a more fitting testimonial or 
bequeath a richer heritage to the nation. History does not afford a more 
beautiful e.xample among men. Time does not furnish a more potent 
prototype of patriotism. Long may you linger among us, cherished and 
venerated! Long may the flowers bloom about your low green tents at 
the final bivouac ! 

" 'When the mossy marbles rest 

Upon the lips that you have pressed, in their bloom. 

And your names we love so dear 

Have been carved for many a year, on the tomb,' 

may the mute eloquence of this statue move us to like devotion and like 
endeavor. But when flowers shall have faded and granite shall have 
crumbled, may there still remain, glorious, invincible and inseparable, the 
union which you gave so much to save. 

"We accept this monument and memorial as a municipal inspiration. 
Here let us bring our children to learn the story of him who mastered 
adversity in spite of the greatest obscurity and the keenest poverty. Let 
us tell them of his abiding faith in God and humanity, that they may 
know from his life that the path of honor in our land is bordered by virtue 
and scented with service. Here let the citizen come for inspiration in civic 
duty and know from his example that honest purpose, altruistic motive 
and fearless fidelity to truth will triumph and be glorified in spite of criti- 
cism, antagonism or assassination ; for his name is lovingly lisped today 
by millions while his distractors and defamers are forgotten. A half cen- 
tury dead, he still lives and here on the nation's far-flung line of empire, 
we bow in I'everence and gratitude to God for giving Lincoln to the nation. 
If we can but accept him as a people — take him into our personal and 
political life, we may hope to rise to the serenity of his service, the glory 
of his sacrifice and the purity of his patriotism. So may we join the 
ever-swelling anthem of those great souls who have led the world into the 
better and the brighter day — echoing and re-echoing the chorus that: 

" 'Because right is right, to follow right were wisdom in the scorn of 
consequence.' " 

Selection — Stanton Post G. A. R. Drum Corps, Los Angeles. 



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COL. JAMES M. EMERY 

(G. H. Thomas Post 5, G. A. R. Chicago) 

Secretary Citizens Monument Association 



Assemblyman Joseph A. Rominger, in a Brief but Timely Speech Intro- 
duced Lieutenant Governor John M. Eshleman, who was Present to 
Represent the State of California. Governor Eshleman 
Spoke as Follows: 

"Over a century ago this man was born in a hovel ; a half century ago 
he died the most powerful ruler of his time. 

"Today we honor ourselves by honoring him, not because he made 
the hard climb from poverty to power but because he forgot not the lowly 
place whence he came; because he thought always of the labors of the 
oppressed, the tears of the afflicted. His power given him by a great 
people he Icnew was only his in trust for that people, and forgetting him- 
self, oblivious to the pomp and glory of the places of the mighty, he gave 
himself with all his magnificent courage to the cause of a divided and 
sorrowing people. Fifty years gone, today we honor him because his 
was the struggle for the weak. We erect to him monuments because with 
his vision he saw that the problem of government is the problem of 
humanity and that men and women and children are its chief concern. 

"And this pile of stone which we today dedicate is lifeless and mean- 
ingless were it not that in our hearts he built his monument of everlasting 
recollection ; the love of a free people to a mighty man who used his power 
for humanity's good. And the battles that were fought by those of you 
who followed him in the great conflict were fought that we who now live 
could the better fight and win the battles of peace ; that we now in this 
peaceful land with the world resounding with the din of war might work 
on to the more important conquests of peace ; those conquests that must 
be won to make humanity better and happier upon the earth. 

"To you, young men, sons of the sires who have in peace and war alike 
brought this great nation to this day of accomplishment, the life of this 
one must be an inspiration. His life was lived, his struggle made, his 
work done for the weak and not the strong. And for those who name his 
name and think only of our splendid cities, our rich lands, our power and 
our magnificence, he has no message. His appeal is for the poor and the 
outcast, the children in factories, the women in the sweatshops, the miner 
in his tomb of toil. And you young men of today see that you get his 
message aright, see that you hark not to the cynical preacher of pros- 
perity, beware that you understand that man is more important than that 
upon which he feeds. And while the stately building, the magnificent 
church, the smiling and productive acres are much to be desired, look al- 
ways to find your problem of government in the shadow of the sky- 
scraper ; in the hovel hard by the church. 

"You people of Long Beach, on behalf of the state I congratulate you 
on the spirit which prompted this event we here celebrate. Especially do 
I congratulate you that in choosing those whom you would honor, you 
have chosen Lincoln and those who fought with him for the oppressed of 
that time, and here in your prosperous and beautiful city may this rugged 
face, graven in the granite of our hills remind you of the oppressed of 
today who cry out to you now as they did to him then for aid and comfort. 



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MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF THEE 

My country, 'tis of thee, 
Sweet land of liberty, 

Of thee I sing; 
Land where my fathers died, 
Land of the pilgrim's pride, 
From every mountain side 

Let freedom ring. 

My native country, thee. 
Land of the noble free. 

Thy name I love ; 
I love thy rocks and rills. 
Thy woods and templed hills ; 
My heart with rapture thrills 

Like that above. 

Let music swell the breeze, 
And ring from all the trees 

Sweet freedom's song; 
Let mortal tongues awake ; 
Let all that breathe partake ; 
Let rocks their silence bi-eak. 

The sound prolong. 

Our fathers' God, to Thee, 
Author of liberty. 

To Thee we sing: 
Long may our land be bright 
With freedom's holy light; 
Protect us by Thy might, 

Great God, our King. 



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MASTER JOHN WALTER HAIR, Jr. 

Who drew the cord that unveiled the monument, is a son of Mr. John 

W. Hair, and grandson of Major John S. Hair. He was born 

November 16, 1908, at South Haven, Michigan. 



Benediction — Past Chaplain Rev. L. W. Archer. 

The Lord bless thee and keep thee; the Lord make his face to shine 
upon thee and be gracious unto thee; and to his name be the glory for- 
ever and ever. Amen ! 



National Salute of 21 Guns by U. S. S. Chattanooga in Honor of 
Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States 

Secretary of the Navy Daniels sent the United States cruiser Chatta- 
nooga, commanded by Thomas J. Senn, to participate in the unveiling, and 
fire a national salute of twenty-one guns, and twenty-one guns as a salute 
in honor of the president. Commander Senn was present at the un- 
veiling. 



Banquet at Hotel Virginia 

At six o'clock the Citizens Monument Association committee with 
many visiting comrades and the officers of the U. S. S. gunboat Chattanoo- 
ga, were banqueted by Major Hair and Colonel Emery at the Hotel Vir- 
ginia, where an informal "Camp-fire" maintained until the regular cere- 
monies at the Auditorium at 8 o'clock. Chairman Wilcox presided at the 
latter meeting and the "Feast of reason and flow of soul" characterized the 
enthusiasm that prevailed until the lateness of the hour compelled visiting 
comrades and others to catch the outgoing trains for home. 

"Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground" was sung by the vast 
audience, when Chaplain-in-Chief Nave pronounced the benediction and the 
largest gathering of patriotic citizens on record at Long Beach, reluctantly 
said "Goodnight," and the greatest event on the Pacific slope became a 
thing of the past. But the Monument stands as a splendid tribute to the 
patriotism of a loyal people. 



Rominger Assembly Bill 

The Joseph A. Rominger Assembly Bill 519, the appropriation from 
the state of California to the monument fund, was introduced by As- 
semblyman Rominger, January 21, 1915. Passed May 9 and signed by 
Governor Johnson June 12. George W. Wilcox, L. W. Archer and H. C. 
Russell of Long Beach Post 181, G. A. R. were named in the bill as monu- 
ment commissioners. Louis N. Whealton, John S. Hair and James M. 
Emery, were appointed commissioners by the Governor, their commissions 
being signed June 30, 1915. 



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Letters of Regret 

Letters of regret couched in language of deep appreciation were re- 
ceived from : 

Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. 

Joseph Daniels, Secretary of the United States Navy. 

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Acting Secretary of the Navy. 

T. B. Howard, Admiral U. S. Navy, in command U. S. Pacific Fleet. 

Samuel E. W. Kittelle, Commander U. S. S. Maryland. 

D. J. Palmer, Commander-in-Chief, G. A. R. 

Hiram W. Johnson, Governor of California. 

John D. Works, U. S. Senator. 

James D. Phelan, U. S. Senator. 

Charles H. Randall, Congressman. 

William D. Stephens, Congressman. 

Robert T. Lincoln, Chicago Illinois. 

James R. Mann, Congressman, Illinois. 

L. A. Hoskins, Managing Editor, Los Angeles Express-Tribune. 

Elaborate and Impressive Ceremonies Carried Out With Never a Hitch in 
the Splendidly Arranged Program. 

With hearts all ablaze for ultimate success, after six months of active 
labor, it is most gratifying to look upon the successful consummation of 
the patriotic enterprise. Whatever may have occupied the minds of the 
average citizen regarding the monument project, the all absorbing medita- 
tion with the active members of the committee can be written in one 
word— SUCCESS ! It was their diet by day, their dreams at night. "Suc- 
cess and happy victory," was the slogan, and an indomitable courage led 
them to a victory that is glorious. And this victory has been universal ; we 
would not have had it otherwise. In this regard "what blesses one blesses 
all," and in the language of another, Long Beach went shrieking mad with 
patriotism and more than fifty thousand people shouted and yelled them- 
selves hoarse and threw their hats into the air as the big guns boomed 
from the U. S. S. Chattanooga and the sirens roared their message to the 
world in honor of the unveiling of the Abraham Lincoln memorial. 

When the flag was flung to the breeze and the cannons barked the 
presidential salute from the cruiser lying at anchor in the offing, the Stars 
and Stripes were thrown back gracefully from the figure of our martyred 
president and a cry went up from the vast throng of people assembled in 
the park ; moving picture artists frantically operated their machines 
mounted on the housetops and the irrepressible young America, short of 
stature, but "long" in enterprise and adaptability, climbed a telephone pole 
in order that he might see it all. 

Reaching across the span of fifty years from 1865 to 1915 the spirit of 
the great-hearted Lincoln touched Long Beach as never before, as the re- 
sult of the ceremonies incident to the unveiling of this magnificent and en- 
during memorial, melting the hearts of its citizens and welding them into 
a band of loyal and true-hearted patriots, with but one thought and one 
emotion — love of country, love of flag and reverence for its first and fore- 
most citizen. The celebration was worthy its hero. The day was ideal 
and the occasion will long be remembered by those who witnessed the 
ceremony. 



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HON. JOSEPH A. ROMINGER 
Assemblyman Seventieth District 



The Grand Army of the Republic 

Just now while so much is being said about the perpetuation of the 
Grand Armj^ of the Republic, the following from "The American Order of 
Nobility," seems to be appropo: 

"No child can be born into it; no proclamation of President, edict of 
King or Czar can command admission ; no university or institution of learn- 
ing can issue a diploma authorizing its holder to enter ; no act of Congress 
or Parliament secures recognition ; the wealth of a Vanderbilt cannot pur- 
chase the position ; its doors swing open only upon presentation of the bit 
of paper, torn, worn, begrimed it may be, which certifies to an honorable 
discharge from the armies or navies of the Nation during the war against 
rebellion ;" and, unlike any other association, no "new blood" can come in. 
There are no growing ranks from which recruits can be drawn into the 
Grand Army of the Republic. With the consummation of peace through 
victory its rolls were closed forever. Its lines are steadily and swiftly 
growing thinner, and the ceaseless tramp of its columns is with ever-lessen- 
ing tread ; the gaps in the picket line grow wider, day by day details are 
made from the reserve, summoned into the shadowy regions, to return to 
touch elbows no more, until by and by only a solitary sentinel shall stand 
guard waiting till the bugle call from beyond shall muster out the last com- 
rade of the Grand Army of the Republic. 



Flag Day Inspiration 

Flag Day ! There is inspiration in the words, and the day itself is be- 
coming a recognized time for patriotic observance. One hundred and 
thirty-six years ago, in the fair month of June, our Flag was born, and its 
coming brought to the world a promise of government by the people, which 
has been in great measure realized, for our growth in civilization and 
power has been without parallel. With the years have come honors and 
prestige and reverence such as few banners have received. Its stripes have 
been drenched with the blood of patriots, its stars have been wrenched and 
torn with sectional strife, yet it has never known defeat, never been trailed 
in the dust in dishonor, and through all its periods of storm and stress not 
a star has been missing from its azure field. Today it waves over a vast 
country, which knows no North, no South, no East, no West — one Nation, 
reunited and invincible. 

Beautiful though it is, it is not alone the beauty of our Flag which ap- 
peals so strongly to the beholder ; it is the human interest which it holds, 
the possibilities it embodies and the hopes it symbolizes. Coming into ex- 
istence when our Nation was young, it has stood throughout for all that is 
best in our history. At times dark shadows have lurked beneath its folds, 
and there are abuses yet to be corrected, wrongs to be righted, but the 
story of the Flag and of those who have upheld it is one of progress and 
achievement. 

We are sometimes accused of flaunting our Flag. Far be it from our 
thought to do so ; but on the natal day of Old Glory we would place it high 
above all, to gleam and ripple and float, until, beholding it in its majesty 
and supremacy, we take to our hearts its lessons of patriotism, and with 
renewed courage determine to spare no efi'ort to make this the best country 
on earth, the complete fulfillment of the forefathers' dreams. — National 
Association of Patriotic Instructors. 

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Abraham Lincoln 



And so they buried Lincoln? Strange and vain, 

Have any creatures tiiought of Lincoln hid 

In any vault, 'neath any coffin lid, 

In all the years since that wild Spring of pain ? 

'Tis false! He never in the grave hath lain. 

You could not bury him, altho you slid 

Upon his clay the Cheops Pyramid, 

Or heaped it with the rocky mountain chain. 

They slew themselves — they but set Lincoln free. 

In all the earth his great heart beats as strong — 

Shall beat, while pulses throb to chivalry. 

And burn with hate of tyranny and wrong. 

Whoever will, may find him anywhere 

Save in the tomb. Not there — He is not there. 

— Jas. McKay. 



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HON. JOHN MORTON ESHLEMAN 
Lieutenant Governor California 



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The Builder of the Foundation of the Lincoln G. A. R. Monument 



Grand Army of the Republic 

National Commanders Encampment at Date 

*B. F. Stevenson Indianapolis 1866 

*S. A. Hurlbut Philadelphia 1867 

*John A. Logan Philadelphia 1868 

John A. Logan Cincinnati 1869 

John A. Logan Washington 1870 

*Ambrose E. Burnside Boston 1871 

Ambrose E. Burnside Cleveland 1872 

*Charles Devens New Haven 1873 

Charles Devens Harrisburg 1874 

*John F. Hartranft Chicago 1875 

John F. Hartranft Philadelphia 1876 

John F. Hartranft Providence 1877 

*John C. Robinson Springfield 1878 

*William Earnshaw Albany 1879 

*Louis Wagner Dayton 1880 

*George S. Merrill Indianapolis 1881 

*Paul Van Dervort Baltimore 1882 

Robert B. Beath Denver 1883 

*John S. Kountz Minneapolis 1884 

Samuel S. Burdett Portland 1885 

*Lucius Fairchild San Francisco 1886 

* John P. Rea St. Louis 1887 

William Warner Columbus 1888 

*Russell A. Alger Milwaukee 1889 

*Wheelock G. Veazey Boston 1890 

* John Palmer Detroit 1891 

A. G. Weissert Washington 1892 

*J. G. B. Adams Indianapolis 1893 

*Thomas G. Lawler Pittsburg 1894 

*Ivan N. Walker Louisville 1895 

T. S. Clarkson St. Paul 1896 

*John P. S. Gobin Buffalo 1897 

* James A. Sexton Cincinnati 1898 

W. C. Johnson Philadelphia 1899 

*Albert D. Shaw Philadelphia 1899 

Leo Rassieur Chicago 1900 

Ell Torrance Cleveland 1901 

Thomas J. Stewart Washington 1902 

John C. Black San Francisco 1903 

*Wilmon M. Blackmar Boston 1904 

John R. King Denver 1905 

James Tanner Denver 1905 

Robert B. Brown Minneapolis 1906 

Charles G. Burton Saratoga 1907 

*Henry M. Nevius Toledo 1908 

S. R. Van Sant Salt Lake 1909 

John E. Gilman Atlantic City 1910 

Harvey M. Trimble Rochester 1911 

Alfred B. Beers Los Angeles 1912 

Washington Gardner Chattanooga 1913 

David J. Palmer Detroit 1914 

Elias R. Monfort Washington 1915 

^Deceased. 



Grand Army of the Republic 

Department C'alil'oinia and Nevada 

Department Commanders Encampment at Date 

John F. Miller San Francisco 1867 

James Coy San Francisco 1868-1869 

*W. L. Campbell San Francisco 1870 

W. E. McArthur San Francisco 1871-1872 

W. H. Aiken San Francisco 1873 

W. H. Aiken Vallejo 1874 

*Ed Carlson Sacramento 1875 

*A. C. Bagley San Francisco 1876 

S. W. Backus San Francisco 1877 

*S. P. Ford Sacramento 1878 

*S. P. Ford San Francisco 1879 

*C. Mason Kinne Oakland 1880 

*C. Mason Kinne San Francisco 1881 

*W. A. Robinson San Jose 1882 

*J. W. Staples San Francisco 1883 

*J. M. Davis San Francisco 1884 

*R. H. Warfield San Francisco 1885 

* W. R. Smedberg Sacramento 1886 

*E. S. Salomon Los Angeles 1887 

*T. H. Goodman Santa Rosa 1888 

*George E. Card Stockton 1889 

*A. J. Buckles San Jose 1890 

*W. H. L. Barnes Santa Cruz 1891 

J. B. Fuller Fresno 1892 

E. C. Seymour Los Angeles 1893 

J. M. Walling Oakland 1894 

C. E. Wilson Sacramento 1895 

T. C. Masteller Santa Cruz 1896 

N. P. Chipman Salinas 1897 

*Sol Cahen Nevada City 1898 

*A. F. Dill San Diego 1899 

George M. Mott San Luis Obispo 1900 

*George Stone Pacific Grove 1901 

*W. G. Hawley Hanford 1902 

*William R. Shafter San Francisco 1903 

C. T. Rice Los Angeles 1904 

W. W. Russell Marysville 1905 

William C. Allberger Redding 1906 

William G. Waters Santa Barbara 1907 

Samuel Merrill Santa Ana 1908 

W. S. Daubenspeck Pasadena 1909 

E. L. Hawk Oakland 1910 

H. V. Parker Fresno 1911 

W. R. Thomas Stockton 1912 

G. M. Stormont Reno 1913 

B. B. Tuttle San Diego 1914 

H. P. Thompson San Jose 1915 

*Deceased. 



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CAPTAIN SAMUEL SCOTT HAMMITT 

(Staff of Generals Crook, Haves. McKinley and Tiirchin) 

Asst. to General Manager Citizens Monument Association 



GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC 

Department of California and Nevada 
Long Beach Post No. 181 

OFFICERS OF THE POST, 1916 

Commander G. W. Grannis 

Sr. Vice Commander H. C. Russell 

Jr. Vice Commander J. P. Carlin 

Quartermaster L. B. Palmer 

Officer of the Day J. W. Day 

Officer of the Guard S. T. Fortney 

Surgeon H. W. Hyde 

Chaplain J. R. Milner 

Adjutant Wm. R. Tunison 

Patriotic Instructor Rev. W. G. Cowan 

Past Commanders 

Clewett, C. C. Parish, J. G. Highley, H. H. 

Sovereign, D. A. Gill, H. Z. Higley, H. H. 

Dunn, Jas. Bonner, C. W. Spooner, E. D. 

Butts, D. R. Palmer, L. B. Cowan, W. G. 

Freeby, J. C. Lincoln, T. W. W'lcox. Geo. W. 

Baker, J. C. Brown, B. Finch, G. A. 

Merrill, Samuel Hall, A. E. Grannis, G. W. 

ROSTER OF THE POST 

Armstrong, J. H Co. F, 12th Ohio Inft. 

Adams, J. B Co. C, 6th Mo. Inft. 

Acker, N. E Sturgis Rifle, 111. Inft. 

Anderson, C. H Co. K, 25th Wis.Inft. 

Archer, L. W Co. K, 21st Iowa Inft. 

Andrews, H. G Co. H, 57th Ind. Inft. 

Allebach, W. F Co. E, 129th Pa. Inft. 

Allebauch, Frank Co. I, 48th Pa. Inft. 

Alverson, Jas. M Co. I, 1st Wis. Inft. 

Aspinwall, N. P Co. F, 11th Pa. Cavalry 

Bartz, Aug Co. H, 146th 111. Inft. 

Baggart, Fred Co. M, 2nd 111. Lt. Art. 

Bangham, J. T Co. B, 57th Ind. Inft. 

Brown, Barney Co. B, 66th Ohio Inft. 

Brown, Jno. B Co. G, 166th Ohio Inft. 

Brown, J. J Co. E, 36th Ohio Inft. 

Bartow, J. V Co. G, 36th Wis. Inft. 

Bergen, C. C Co. I, 10th Min. Inft. 

Baker, Wm. J Co. F, 25th Mo. Inft., Co. D, 1st Mo. Eng. 

Barnett, H. M Co. H, 152nd 111. Inft. 

Binkley, D. H Co. F, 10th N. Y. Cavalry 

Barber, James W Co. F, 18th Mich. Inft. 

Beauchamp, G. W Co. K, 6th Ind. Cavalry 

Bri.sbin, H. A Co. K, 1st Wis. Cavalry 

Bodkin, H. S Co. K, 2nd Mo. Inft. 

Briggs, H. S Co. K, 1st Wis. Cav., Co. H, 12th Iowa Inft. 

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Boggs, W. F Co. K, 11th 111. Inft. 

Boggs, J. W Co. H, 68th and 70th 111. Inft. 

Bolin, J.J Co. A, 39th Mo. Inft. 

Brewer, S. R Co. A, 32nd 111. Inft. 

Brockman, E. B Co. T, 2nd Mo. Cavalrv 

Buck, J. F Co. C, 65th Ohio Inft. 

Burkhart, J. F Co. C, 2nd Minn. Inft. 

Buchanan, W. C Co. C, 36th 111. Inft. 

Bunce, Wesley Co. F, 13th Iowa Inft. 

Bates, W. W Co. B, 137th Pa. Inft. 

Bates, David Co. K, 7th Iowa Inft. 

Byram, Jas. J Co. I. 2nd Mo. Inft. 

Carlton, R. M Co. F. 45th Ohio Inft. 

Carlin, J. P Co. E, 125th Ohio Inft. 

Case, A. P Co. A, 2nd Minn. Inft. 

Carver, W. I Co. I, 5th Wis. Inft. 

Camerow, Frank Co. A, 144th 111. Inft. 

Clark, P. A Co. C, 5th N. Y. Art. 

Clark, E. H Co. I, 3.5th Wis. Inft. 

Chandler, A.sa Co. H, 79th Ohio Inft. 

Chapman, T. C Co. H, 110th Ohio Inft. 

Chapman 0. G Co. A, 110th N. Y. Inft. 

Clinton, Fay 144th Ohio Inft. 

Clinton, Henry Co. I, 2nd Minn. Inft. 

Chilso, Jno. G Co. K, 10th Kan.Inft. 

Claxton, Wm. A Co. K, 53rd Ind. Inft. 

Clewett, C. C Co. B, 11th Wis. Inft. 

Combs, Stephen A Co. D, 25th Mass. Cavalry 

Cowman, D. F Co. B, 83rd 111. Inft. 

Connor, J. D Co. I, 9th Kan. Cavalry 

Coombs, M. R 3rd Wis. Cavalry 

Cowman, J. W Co. C, 81st Ohio Inft. 

Coleman, Jeph Co. K, 5th Mo. State Militia 

Conkle, N. F Co. G, 86th Ohio Inft. 

Cook, C. B Co. G, 104th 111. Inft. 

Colby, S. F Co. ^, 13th Wis. Inft. 

Cowan, W. G Co. H, 140th Pa. Inft. 

Coe R A Co. F, 157th N. Y. Inft. 

Covert, W. H Co. C, 126th N. Y. Inft. 

Corey, D. R Co. F, 13th Mich. Inft. 

Cree, J. P Co. C, 9th Pa. Cavalry 

Cresswell, J. M Co. D, 1st Iowa Cavalry 

Cuthburt, W. L 83rd 111. Inft. 

Curtz, Louis Co. F, 24th Iowa Inft. 

Cunning, T. J Co. K, 24th Ohio Inft. 

Darrow, G. H Co. D, 38th 111. Inft. 

Day, H. S. C Co. B, 6th Ohio Inft. 

Day! J. W. Co. D, 1st Colo. Cavalry 

Davis R M Hth Maine Cavalry 

Davis' J "P " " Co. E, 17th Pa. Inft. 

Davis! j'. W..' .' Co. C, 104th 111. Inft. 

De Groat, W. J Co. G, 433rd Wis. Inft. 

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Davison, M Co. H, 28th Iowa Inft. 

Davenport, T. F Co. A, 75th Ohio Inft. 

Denning, W. C Co. M, 9th 111. Cavalry 

Dewey, Roswell Co. H, 134th 111. Inft. 

Deck. Jno. W Co. K,' 80th 111. Inft. 

Din.smore, I.J 11th Wis. Inft. 

Dockstater, C. B Co. D, 9th Iowa Inft. 

Dresbach, M. R Co. C, 2nd Minn. Inft. 

Dunn, J. S Co. H, 25th Ohio Inft. 

Durham, Wm 43rd Ind. Inft. 

Durkey, Harvey Co. F, 40th Wis. Inft. 

Dunton, B. A 16th Mass. Lt. Art. 

Eno, I. L Co. I, 77th 111. Inft. 

East, Thomas B Co. H, 50th 111. Inft., Co. E, 16th 111. Inft. 

Easter, W. S Co. C, 70th Ohio Inft. 

Edington, Thos. J 44th Iowa Inft. 

Emery, J. T Co. I, 17th Ind. Inft. 

Erwin, J. M Co. G, 16th Ohio Inft. 

Evans, J. H Co. E, 56th Ohio Inft. 

Farrington, G. W Co. C, 2nd Wis. Cavalry 

Farrington, W. R Co. K, 2nd Vt. Inft., Co. L, 2nd Mo. Cavalry 

Felt, Seth C Co. E, 7th Mich. Inft. 

Finch, Geo. A Co. K, 39th Wis. Inft. 

Fitkin, Thomas Co. L, 1st Iowa Inft. 

Florida, Milton Co. B, 35th N. Y. Inft. 

Fogg, J. S 12th Maine Inft. 

Fortney, S. M Co. B, 4th West Va. Cavalry 

Fullager, Wm Co. D, 168th N. Y. Inft. 

Garvin, C. A Co. C, 2nd Wis. Inft. 

Gates, Henry Co. I, 48th Ind. Inft. 

Gazbrook, J Co. C, 126 111. Inft. 

Gettv, Jno Co. I, 12th Ind. Inft. 

Getter, M. E Co. I, 12th Ind. Inft. 

Graves, S. D Co. G, 886th 111. Inft, Co. C, 41st Wis. Inft. 

Graves, S. A 12th Mo. Inft. 

Givens, J. W 80th Ohio Inft. 

Glassf ord, J. M Co. A, 87th Ind. Inft. 

Grant, B. A Co. A, 45th Iowa Inft. 

Green, A. R Co. K, 1st R. Island Inft. 

Graham, Wm. H 

Grannis, G. W Co. E, 193rd Pa. Inft. 

Hall, A. E Ind. Rifle Co. detached 

Hammett, S. S 36th Ohio Inft. 

Hart, J. J 1st N. Y. Lt. Art. 

Haskins, J. C 1st R. Island Art. 

Harley, Robert Co. F, 63rd N. Y. Inft 

Hakes, Ellis Co. E, 77th 111. Inft. 

Hardy, Albert Co. K, 100th 111. Inft. 

Harris, R. P IWth Kan. Inft. 

Hamilton, W. F Co. G, 42nd Mo. Inft. 

Hamlet, J. M 

Hanchett, E.J Co. F, 2nd N. Y. Cavalry 

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Hamil, Phil 

Ham, Geo. A 144th 111. Inft. 

Hanchett, E.J 

Herman, John Co. I, 64th Ohio Inft. 

Higley, H. H Co. E, 15th Iowa Inft. 

Hinkle, Peter Co. A. 107th Pa. 

Hoffman, A. P Co. A, 132nd 111. Inft. 

Holmes, Chas Co. B, 2nd Mass. 

Hollister, S. S Co. F, 12th Missouri 

Hoge, L. G Co. F, 21st Ohno Inft. 

Hodge, S. P , Co. F, 14th Iowa Inft. 

Hoxworth, Geo 65th Ohio 

Hunter, Jos Co. K, 12th 111. Inft. 

Huling, E Co. E, 164th Ohio Inft. 

Hyde, H. W Armored Lt. N., No. Carolina 

Huntington, G. C Co. H, 142nd N. Y. 

Jacka, E. P Co. F, 41st Wis. Inft. 

Jackson, H. W Co. I, 32nd N. Y. Inft. 

.Jones, G. G Co. H, 147th N. Y. Inft. 

-Johnston, H. P Co. C, 118th Ohio Vol. Inft. 

Johnson, H. W Co. B, 3rd W. Va. Inft. 

Johnson, Albert Co. F, 49th Mass. Inft. 

Johnson, W. R Co. B, 20th Ind. Inft. 

Kaltenbach. Luther ; Co. F, 12th Iowa 

Kendrick, A. V Co. A, 33rd Iowa Inft. 

Kinnard. F. F Co. H, 13th N. Y. Inft. 

King, Chas. C Co. F, 15th Iowa Inft. 

Kiger, R Co. K, 4th New Jersey Inft. 

Kinman, L Co. I, 115th 111. Inft., Co. B, 10th 111. Inft. 

Kinman, N. T 78th Pa. Inft. 

Kimball, C. W Co. H, 22nd Mass. 

Kipp, M. H U. S. Navy 

Kimball, P. L 112 N. Y. 

Knock, J. H Co. I, 142nd 111. 

Kohler, G. D. W Co. P , 2nd Mo. Art. 

Lambert, LB 24th Iowa 

Lewis, D. S 54th N. Y. Inft. 

Lincoln, T. W Co. A, 132nd Ohio 

Lodge, G. M 137th Ind. Inft. 

Lyman, C. H 52nd Mass. Inft. 

Lyman, G. P 1334th 111. 

Marsh, B. W Co. F, 179th Ohio 

Mateer, R. W Co. I, 9th Pa. Savalrv 

Mateer, J. H 70th Ind. Inft. 

Maxwell, S. W Co. K, 134th Ohio 

Mc Coffin, A. E Co. H, 889th Ohio 

McBride, J. L Co. D, 70th 111. 

McCane, Nelson Co. A, 4th Mo. Cavalry 

McDaniel, O'Rands Co. D, 9th Iowa Inft. 

McDaniel, Orlando Co. D, 9th Iowa Inft. 

McGowan, Jno 123rd Iowa Inft. 

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COL. SAMUEL MERRILL 

Commanding Seventieth Regiment Indiana Infantry 

"On March to the Sea" 

U. S. A. Consul General to Calcutta and Past Department Commander 

California and Nevada 



McCabe, G. W 

Merrill, Samuel Co. F, 70th Ind. 

Medberry, J. W Co. B, 1st Wis. Cavalry 

Metcalf , Ervin Co. G, 138th 111. Inft. 

Kinman, N. P 78th Pa. Inft. 

Minter, H. C 8th N. Y. Cavalry 

Milner, J. R Cos.A and D 988th Ohio Inft. 

Miller, Jepth Co. G, 3rd Iowa Inft. 

Moore, W. E 26th 111. Inft. 

Morris, J. T 9.5th 111. Inft. 

Monroe, J. R Co. F, 8th Iowa Cavalry 

Mosher, Evans Co. E, 10th N. Y. Art. 

Mounts, Wm. A Co. H, 149th Ind. 

Montague, A Co. C, 21st Ky. Inft. 

Mossman, W. H Co. F, 36th 111. Inft. 

Moraine, R. B Co. E, 39th Iowa Inft. 

Munger, J. .J Co. D, 7th Mich. 

Murphy, Thos Co. H, 67th Penn. Inft. 

Napier, E. E U. S. Navy 

Neff . Silas C Co. D, 52nd Iowa Inft. 

Noble, I. .A Co. C, 128th Ohio Inft. 

Noble, John Co. H, 15th III. Cav. 

Nolan, T. J Co. H, 148th 111. Inft. 

Osborne, R. E Co. K, 77th Ohio Inft. 

Paine, E. C Co. K, 3d 111. Cav. 

Paine, John E 83d 111. Inft. 

Palmer, L. B Co. H, 62d 111. Inft. 

Partsch, E. C Co. G, 82d 111. Inft. 

Pettis, F. W Co. D, l.st N. Y. Cav. 

Pearley, H. P Co. A, 3d Maine Inft. 

Phillips, J. A 47th Mass. 

Porter, J. R Co. E, 15th Iowa Inft. 

Patton, W. W 129th Ohio Inft. 

Pursel, W. J Co I, 55th Ind. Inft. 

Reese, Jno. A Co. E, 39th Ohio Inft. 

Reel, H. C 80th Ind. 

Reed, J. B 34th 111. Inft. 

Remick, Aug Co. I, 15th Mass. Inft. 

Richards, J. W U. S. Navy 

Rockhold, J Co. D, 6th Kan. Cav. 

Roach, W. S Co. K, 18th Ohio Inft. 

Russell, A. L Co. B, 21st Mich. Inft. 

Russell, H. C Co. K, 55th N. Y. Inft. 

Seamans, W. N Co. G, 7th Iowa Inft. 

Simons, Geo Co. B, 29th Iowa Inft. 

Slocum, E Co. C, 9th Minn. Inft. 

Southworth, G. D. M Co. F, 4th Mich. Inft. 

Sperry, J. W Co. H, 73d Ohio Inft. 

Spoor, C. H Co. D, 8th N. Y. Cav. 

Spencer, H Co. F, 23d Minn. Inft. 

Smith, J. E Co. K, 15th Iowa Inft. 

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Smith, Abrama Co. D, 10th N. Y. Inft. 

Stanley, W. C Co. D, 51st Wi.s. Inft. 

Stevens, W. L Co. B, 110th Penn. Inft. 

Sweeten, M. H Co. H, 64th N. Y. Inft. 

Sternkee, Wm Co. D, 29th Wis. Inft. 

Stephens, O. W Co. D, 3d Mich. Cav. 

Sweet, 0. W Co. F, 1st Penn. Lt. Art. 

Taibert, J. F Co. D, 73c] 111. Inft. 

Taft, G. H Co. A, 110th N. Y. Inft. 

Taylor, R. H 20th Ind. Inft. 

Thomas, W. H Co. F, 10th III. Inft. 

Thomas, D. S 1st Minn. Heavy Art 

Tibbetts, J. P Co. A. 15th Iowa Inft. 

Toothacre, C. W Co. M, 4th Iowa Cavalry 

Trailor, J. M Co. G, 71st 111. Inft. 

Troth, Jno 5th 111. Cavalry 

Tunison, W. R Co. B, 88th New Jersev Cavalry 

Turner, Lyman Co. B, 10th Wis. Inft. 

Vale, R. A Co. H, 139th 111. Inft. 

Van Bus Kirk, Jas 88th Ohio Inft. 

Van Dewater, L. M Co. A, 144th 111. Inft. 

Walker, Smart Co. I, 32nd 111. S. S. 

Walters, Adam 1st Mich. 

Wag-eley, F. M Co. D, 77th Pa. Inft. 

West, J. D Co. A, 115th Ohio 

Weaver, Rev. H. D Co. F, 125th 111. 

Weaver, J. J Co. F, 10th Pa. Inft. 

Whittaker, S. D Co. I, 2nd Maine Cavalry 

Wheeler, B. R Co. C, 22nd Mich. Inft. 

White, W. I Co. H, 12th Maine Inft. 

Wevmoth, A. G Co. H, 12th Maine Inft. 

Wickham, F. J Co. 1, 19th 111. Inft. 

Wilson, J. A Co. D, 988th 111. Inft. 

Wilson, W. M Co. B, 57th 111 

Wilber, F. M Co. A, 13th Wis. Inft. 

Wirtz, M Co. A, 53rd Wis. 

Wilcox, Geo. W Co. D Ind., 29th Mich. Inft. 

Wright, T. B Co. G, l.st W. Va. Inft. 

Wynn, D. H Ill Ohio Inft. 

Woodruff, J. L Co. B. 52nd Pa. Inft. 

Whiting, A. T Co. K, 130th N. Y. Inft. 

Whiting, P. F Co. K, 130th N. Y. Inft. 

Wheeler, Samuel Cos. E and F, 1st W. Va. Inft. 

Young, H. A 81st 111. Inft. 

Young, J. H 81st 111 Inft. 

PAST NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT OFFICERS 

Rev. A. V. Kendrick Past National Chaplain 

Col. Samuel Merrill Past Department Commander 

Maj. Geo. Hoxworth Past Department Commander 

Capt. E. D. Spooner Junior Vice Commander 

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W. H. BENNETT 
Member Citizens Monument Association 



ROSTER OF OUR NOBLE DEAD 



Andrews, Daniel 
Bare, J. M. 
Beal, E. 
Bates, Ralph 
Baker, J. C. 
Bacon, E. 
Bagley, Andrew 
Barton, Elijah 
Ballinger, Bernard 
Berry, Mark 
Bard, J. B. 
Bettis, F. A. 
Biddle, Robert 
Borden, J. E. 
Bonner, C. W. 
Brown, James A. 
Brown, B. B. 
Brady, Thos. 
Bradley, E. P. 
Butts, R. D. 
Busick, F. M. 
Caswell, A. C. 
Carpenter, Albert 
Camp, D. H. 
Call, E. W. 
Combs, Stearn A. 
Courtney, W. T. 
Cook, H. A. B. 
Crabtree, Erward 
Cunning, T. J. 
Davis, J. J. 
Dunn, J. S. 
Dyer, Emmanuel A. 
Dusenberry, Wm. 
Downs, Geo. 
Ducey, James 
Durham, Wm. 
Dunn, James 
Eaton, C. B. 
Edmonds, S. M. 
Eldridge, D. G. 
Farrington, W. R. 
Fairbanks, Jno. H. 
Foote, H. J. 
Foster, Israel J. 
Fry, Ed S. 
Ferguson, Calvin 



Freeby, J. C. 
Gandv, W. H. 
Gill, H. Z. 
Gibling, Austin 
Gilbert, Clark S. 
Givens, W. J. 
Goodwin, Chas. H. 
Graves, Eli 
Hale, Oliver 
Hart, Jno. 
Hamble, Phillips 
Hen, H. H. 
Herring, J. H. 
Horton, G. W. 
Horton, C. C. 
Sossington, J. E. 
Hunter, T. F. 
John, John S. 
Johnson, Samuel 
Johnson, Berwick 
Kidwell, J. W. 
Kilbourn, S. L. 
Kendall, W. W. 
Kinman, N. T. 
Kenmont, W. F. 
Lazenby, G. W. 
Lemon, Wm. 
Leavitt, M. J. 
Leighton, H. W. 
Lewis, E. M. 
Limbocker, G. W. 
Liscom, G. W. 
Lowrey, Phillip 
Masson, E. 
Mateer, J. H. 
Mayes, W. E. 
Miller, Joseph 
Morris, J. M. 
Mull, C. S. 
Murphy, Wm. 
Myers, John 
McBride, B. F. 
McCaslin, E. S. 
Morris, Samuel 
Orr, D. S. 
Orcott, J. 
Palmer. Henrv 



Parish, J. G. 
Patterson, C. P. 
Patterson, J. M. 
Pease, Geo. W. 
Peters, Emmanuel 
Pickering, John 
Porter, W. G. 
Potter, P. G. 
Rich, Allen 
Rogers, F. W. 
Russell, Ed U. 
Shafter, Beni. 
Sill, H. M. 
Simmons, W. S. 
Simmons, S. B. 
Simmons, J. E. 
Smith, Francis 
Slingerhand, Jno. A. 
Snelling, D. P. 
Sovereign, D. A. 
Spencer, W. A. 
Spooner, E. D. 
Stalker, G. E. 
Stanton, J. A. 
Suiter, J. W. 
Swengle, M. E. 
Tantum, Stacy 
Taylor, Jno. C. 
Tibbetts, A. G. 
Todd, M. 
Thurman, N. D. 
Van Buskirk, Jos. 
Van Norden, J. J. 
Vallette, A. F. 
Waldren, C. D. 
Ward, W. A. S. 
Watson, C. D. 
Westgate, E. 
Wilcox, 0. 
Wilson, J. A. 
Wilcox, A. P. 
Wilson, E. A. 
Wilson, J. D. 
Wigton, Lewis 
White, Geo. W. 
White, W. P. 



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WOMAN^S RELIEF CORPS 

Auxiliary to Long Beach Post No. 181 
Department of California and Nevada. 




MRS. LYDIA C. STORMOXT 



Officers, 1915 

Lydia C. Stormont President 

Ida V. Brown Senior Vice President 

Louisa C. Graves Junior Vice President 

Mamie E. Wiiitmore Secretary 

Jennie S. Lincoln Treasurer 

Sarah B. Johnson Chaplain 

Carrie M. Dunn Patriotic Instructor 

Ella C. Carlin Press Correspondent 

Angelina A. Hutton Conductor 

Kezia Baker Guard 

Josephine G. Reece Assistant Conductor 

Belle S. Robison Assistant Guard 

Martha Cleveland Color Bearer No. 1 

Theresa S. Finch Color Bearer No. 2 

Mary A. Atkinson Color Bearer No. 3 

Margaret E. Graves Color Bearer No. 4 

Effie M. Patterson Musician 

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Adam, Addie H. 
Adams, Mary F. 
Alvison, Charlotte H. 
Atkinson, Mary A. 
Anshutz, Susan 
Archer. Fannie C. 
Armstrong, Mary L. 
Austin, Leah Peterson 
Austin, Florence 
Acker, Adelaide A. 
Alder, Emily 
Byrde, Maggie C. 
Bacon, Fannie L. 
Bagert, Louisa 
Baker, Kezia, 
Baker, Sarah M. 
Baker, Lettie 
Ball, Flora E. 
Ballard, Adelaide 
Bangham, Mary R. 
Barber, Olive A. 
Barber, Iva G. 
Barber, Julia A. 
Bartow, Jane E. 
Beazell, Josephine F. 
Bellomy, Georgia A. 
Bennink, Dena P. 
Bergan, Nellie H. 
Bigger, Mary A. 
Bond, Phebe E. 
Borden, Margaret M. 
Bourne, Kate A. 
Boynton, Ora A. 
Boynton, Jessie B. 
Bradley, Mary E. 
Bradshear, Mary A. 
Brewer, Lizzie M. 
Briggs, Agnes 
Brintnal, Jane 
Brockett, Kate P. 
Brown, Ida V. 
Brown, Ritta L. 
Buchanan, Mary J. 
Burgess, Etta 
Booth, Ellen J. 
Brockman, Susan 
Byrum, Carrie 
Belcher, Theresa 
Brouillette, Marilla 
Bassett, Carrie R. 
Badenhausen, Nora 
Call, Eliza M. 
Camp, Victorine D. 



MEMBERS 

Camp, Ethel 
Carlan, Ella C. 
Carlan, Mildred M. 
Carpenter, Helen M. 
Carpenter, Helen C. 
Carter, Rhoda M. 
Case, Mahala 
Chapman, Emma A. 
Chittenden, Katherine 
Clark, Katherine 
Clark, Hattie C. 
Claxton, Jennie C. 
Cleveland, Martha 
Clewett, Hattie S. 
Clewett, Ruth M. 
Clinton, Charlotte M. 
Cole, Minerva 
Cooke, Lucinda C. 
Cooke, Mary E. 
Cooke, Nettle 
Cook, Elizabeth C. 
Crary, Mattie 
Comstock, Clara 
Core, Flora 
Correll, Bertha M. 
Courtney, Viola 
Cowman, Mary 
Cowman, Sarah M. 
Cox, Adelaide H. 
Craig, Lucy R. 
Craw, Maggie E. 
Cresswell, Carrie M. 
Crooks, Ella 
Culver, Helen M. 
Cunning, Agnes M. 
Curtis, Fannie H. W. 
Curthbert, Margaret 
Cramer, Ella M. R. 
Davis, Mary E. 
Davis, Margaret 
Dawley, Lois H. 
Day, Lizzie 
Dietrich, Rebeccah J. 
Denning, Barbara 
DeMulle, Theresa 
Dilg, Elma 
Dockstader, Ellen 
Doolittle, Miranda P. 
Douglas, Jessie K. 
Duncan, Libbie 
Dunham, Sytske 
Dunn, Ellen 
Dunn, Carrie M. 

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Dunton, Harriet E. 
Durkee, Mary 
Durkee, Ida 
Edmonds, Eliza B. 
Eldridge, Mary W. 
Ellis, Caroline 
Farrington, Mary C. 
Fay, Eliza Carr 
I.Pay, Emma L. 
Fogg, Abbie F. 
Foster, Julie I. 
Fallon, Eliza J. 
Finch, Theresa S. 
Gallaway, Emma 
Gandy, Thirza 
Getter, Florence J. 
Gurdy, Emma R. 
Gill, Mattie C. 
Given, Lavenia Z. 
Glassford, Ellen C. 
Glass, Maria C. 
Glazebrook, Mary 
Graves, Margaret E. 
Graves, Louisa C. 
Green, Emily A. 
Grove, Anna E. 
Gokey, Margaret 
Gordan, Stella 
Hammond. Caroline S. 
Hamilton, Laura V. 
Hamblet, Mary E. 
Hart, Emma 
Haskin, Addie M. 
Hatch, Ida M. B. 
Hager, Emma 
Hattery, Mary E. 
Heerse, Frances E. 
Henery, Evaline H. 
Hiskey, Alice 
Hirsch, Addie M. 
Hodge, Delie 
Hoisington, Margaret E. 
Hollister, Mira 
Hopkins, Sarah M. 
Hopping, Sammie C. 
Horton, Cora B. 
Hoskin, Frances 
Howard, Emeline M. 
Hoxworth, Martha 
Hutton, Angelina A. 
Hvde, Sarah J. 
Heyne, Ethel J. W. 
Jordan, Jennie 



Jacka, Fannie J. 
Johnson, Sarah B. 
Johnston, Margaret 
Jones, OHve D. 
Jones, Martha J. 
Keith, Myrtle M. 
Kellenberger, Emma 
Keiser, Olive M. 
Kimble, Emily J. 
Kinman, Olive A. 
Kennard, Elizabeth M. 
Knock, Elizabeth 
Kohler, Anna 
Kimbill, Eva 
Kaufman, Mary 
Lapious, Lena B. 
Lazenby, Dr. Alice A. 
Leaming, Annie 
Leavitt, Lizzie P. 
Leighton, Helena T. 
Lett, Ella R. 
Lewis, Kate M. 
Lincoln, Jennie S. 
Linnell, Abby M. 
Littell, Lizzie D. 
Lockridge, Sarah A. 
Lockwood, Mary 
Lyman, Isabel E. 

Morgan, Josephine 
Morgan, Josephine 

McDaniel, Eleanor 

MacNee, June G. 

Mander, Fannie E. 

Masters, Mary, 

Modhn, Mary M. 

McBride, Catherine 

McCullough, Ella 

McDanial, Cynthia E. 

McGee, Mary Alta 

McCaslin, Kate E. 

Meadley Minnie V. 

Merrill, Emma W. 

Meteer, Jane A. 

Minter, Mary A. 

Milner, Harriet 

Millsap, Allie 

Montague, Maria 

Moore, Eliza J. 

Moore, Jane S. 

Morris, Annie 

Mugge, Hattie 

Murphy, Martha F. 

Murphy, Silence 



A. 



Morey, Lizzie J. 

Miller, Mary 

Monroe, Orpha C. 

McNearny, Josie 

Newcommer, Mary L. 

Noyes, Annie C. 

Owens, Laura 

Owen, Cordelia A. 

Owens, Rose M. 

Osborn, Dazrean 

Oderlin, Ella 

Page, Frances 

Parish, Prudence B. 

Patterson, Effie M. 

Petrie, Mary S. 

Palmer, Lucinda M. 

Parker, Elizabeth M. 

Peck, Rosette E. 

Percy, RozeUa 

Porter, Sarah 

Pray, Isabella 
Puett, Carrie 

Pearson, Helen 

Puryear, Mary 
Real, Mary E. 
Redden, Susan D., 
Renouf, Nancy J. 
Retter, Etta B. 
Reece, Josephine G. 
Richter, Emilie 
Riddell, Martha A. 
Ripley, Carrie H. 
Robison, Belle S. 
Rowse, Dr. Amy J. 
Russell, Sophronia 
Russell, Adelphine 
Rutledge, Mary J. 
Robinson, Emma F 
Roberts, Harriet 
Rumrill, Ann E. 
Reeder, L. V. 
Ray, Jennie M. 
Roach, Carrie 
Rogers, Nora 
Schilling, Olive V. 
Schafer, Amanda 
Shayer, Mary J 



Siebert, Carrie 
Shatter, Belle C. 
Soverign, Mary I. 
Smith, Phelie L. P. 
Spangler, Mary R. 
Speer, Annie P. 
Spencer, Anna C. 
Spencer, Nellie M. 
Spooner, Sallie C. 
Sproul, Almena R. 
Stalford, Minervo J. 
Sterns, Mary 
Stewart, Lucy A. 
Stoker, Celestine 
Stormont, Lydia C. 
Sweet, Helen M. 
Starkey, Phebe M. 
Scott, Sarah B. 
Tavlor, Mary I. 
Taylor, Emily S. 
Thode, Mary 
Thurman, Martha A. 
Tisdale, Nellie 
Treadway, Achsan 
Trunnell. Katherine 
Turner, Julia A. 
Twombly, Mattie E. 
Vale, Alice 
Van Vleck, Estella 

Waldie, Frances E. f 
Voorhees, Anna B. 

Walker, Mary A. 

Watters, Sarah B. 

Weymouth, Julia A. 

Webb, Nancy M. 

Weir, Merta 

West, Nann M. 

Wheeler, Martha M. 

Wilber, Sarah 

Wilcox, Louisa C. 

Wilcox, Sarah M. 

Williams, Catherine M. 

Williams, Mary M. 

Willows, Elizabeth 

Wallis, Ella 

Willows, Gertrude D. 

, „, ._-._, . Wilson, Abby E. 

Simpson, Bertie Lambert Whitmore, Mamie E. 
Slocum, Minnie E. Whittier, Minerva 

Stevens, Anna H. Young, Mattie J. 

Siebert, Dora Young, Margaret 

Shuborgh, Mary C. Young, Lydia C. 

Sellick, Virginia 



(All G. A. R. Member.s are Honorary Members of the W. R. C.) 



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ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIRCLE NO. 44 

(Ladies of the G. A. R.) 
Department California and Nevada 




MRS. SALLIE C. SPOONER 



OFFICERS, 1915 

Sallie C. Spooner President 

Rose Dusenberry Senior Vice President 

Ella P. Crooks Junior Vice President 

Therra H. East Chaplain 

Lillian M. Harris Treasurer 

Jennie Holton Secretary 

Esther Sperry Conductor 

Eleanor Gallup Assistant Conductor 

Harriett E. Brewer Guard 

Cynthia E. McDaniel Assistant Guard 

Florence Pettes Patriotic Instructor 

Kittie Shallenberger Musician 



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MEMBERS 



Alder, Emily 
Bailey, Lorinda 
Backman, Nancy 
Bartz, Flora 
Bates, Linda 
Bassett, Carrie 
Benefield, Lydia 
Bissell, Charlotte 
Bonner, Mary R. 
Brewer, Harriet E. 
Brown, Mary B. 
Butts, Mary A. 
Bodkin, Anna E. 
Bowman, Ethel H. 
Bowman, Lenora 
Burk, Nettie 
Byrum, Carrie 
Carter, Viola M. 
Chapman, Adeline 
Clark, Jennie 
Cramer, Amanda 
Crapo, Belle 
Crooks, Ella P. 
Dakin, Harriet E. 
Davis, Lizzie 
Douglass, Jesse 
Durham, Rhoda A. 
Dusenberry, Rose 
East, Thena H. 
Emery, Sarah B. 
Farnum, Mary 
Farrington, Mattie 
Ferrell, Mary J. 
Finch, Theresa S. 
Fogg, Abbie 
Forbush, Viola B. 
Gates, Kate M. 
Galer, Ruth L 



Gallup, Eleanor 
Gilbert, Mary W. 
Goodrich, Annie M. 
Gracey, Kate V. 
Gray, Martha 
Green, Italia 
Hall, Ella W. 
Hall, Emma G. 
Halley, Geneva 
Hamble, Amanda 
Harris, Lillian M. 
Holton, Jennie L. 
Huntington, Ellen 
Inman, Clara C. 
Jacka, Fannie J. 
Johnson, Catherine 
Johnson, Phoeba 
Johnson. Laura M. 
Keiser, Olive 
Kiger, Martha G. 
Kiff, Dina E. 
Klussman, Ida M. 
Leighton. Helen 
Lindsay, Mary 
Linbocker, Emily 
Lovett, Myrtle B. 
McClellan, Jennie T. 
McDaniel, Cynthia E. 
Miller, Mary 
Milner, H. 
Medbarry, Mary J. 
Messenger, Sallie A. 
Moraine, Elizabeth 
Napier, Bertha M. 
Neff, Celia B. 
Pettes, Florence 
Pearson, Helen 
Perrin, Elizabeth 



Phillips, Lucy 
Phillips, Mary A. 
Rockhold, Nannie 
Rush, Abbie B. 
Sanders, Laura 
Sanderson, Lizzie W. 
Shallenberger, Kittie 
Sherman, Harriet 
Simpson, Bertie L. 
Smith, Belle 
Smith, Prudence 
Sperry, Esther 
Sperry, Bessie 
Spooner, Sallie C. 
Stewart. Lucy A. 
Stoker, Celestine 
Stanisfer, Julia 
Talbert, Nancy 
Thornwaite, Anna M. 
Turner, Nettie 
Turrell, Amy S. 
Thomas, S. D. 
Treadway, Achsah E. 
Tunison, Clara M. 
Van Voohies, Florence 
Welch, Clara 
Wells, Mary 
Waldie, Francis Shaffer 
Whelchel, Martha J. 
Wickman, Maria 
Winchester, Elizabeth 
Wilson, Mary A. E. 
Worthen, Mary C. B. 
Woolverton, Clarissa E. 
Young, Lydia C. 
Young, Mattie J. 
Young, Sadie E. 
Youel, Eva 



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SONS OF VETERANS 

Auxiliary No. 1, to Henry W. Lawton Camp No. 11, Long Beach, 
Department of California and Nevada 

Officers, 1915 

Mrs. Cynthia E. McDaniel President 

Mrs. Mary Martin Past President 

Mrs. Ella McCullouch Vice President 

Mrs. Myrtle Keith Secretary 

Mrs. Lizzie Fender Chaplain 

Mrs. Catherine Johnson Treasurer 

Mrs. Prudence Smith Patriotic Instructor 

Mrs. Bertha Napier Guide 

Mrs. Belle Crepo Assistant Guide 

Mrs. Dora Siebert Musician 

Mrs. Catherine Spielman Inside Guard 

Mrs. Mary Hamilton Outside Guard 

Mrs. Carrie Byrum Color Guard No. 1 

Mrs. Margaret E. Strop Color Guard No. 2 

Mrs. Mary E. Winter Trustee No. 1 

Mrs. Margaret E. Strop Trustee No. 2 

Mrs. Fannie C. Archer Trustee No. 3 

Mrs. E. H. Cleveland Judge Advocate 



MEMBERS 



Adams, Mrs. Mary B. 
Andrews, Mrs. Florence 
Atkinson, Miss Mary 
Baker, Mrs. Kezia 
Ballard, Mrs. Adelaide 
Bennett, Mrs. Rose 
Bergan, Mrs. Nellie 
Bodkin, Mrs. Annie E. 
Bunnell, Mrs. Ida J. 
Byrum, Mrs. Carrie 
Chapman, Mrs. Emma A. 
Cushman, Mrs. Helen B. 
Dilg, Mrs. Emma 
Desmond, Mrs. M. 
Duemus, Mrs. Pearl 
Durham, Mrs. Rhoda 
Eldred, Mrs. F. R. 
Fellows, Mrs. DeEtta 
Fender, Mrs. Lizzie 
Gallop, Mrs. Nellie 
Graves, Mrs. Louisa 



Hall, Miss Mary 
Hammon, Mrs. Berniece 
Hamilton, Mrs. Mary 
Holton, Mrs. Jennie 
Hollister, Mrs. Mira 
Hutton, Mrs. Angelina A. 
Johnson, Mrs. Sarah B. 
Kellogg, Mrs. L. L. 
Letto, Mrs. Ella 
Matison, Miss Kittie 
McHaskins, Mrs. Addie 
Minter, Mrs. Mary 
Petis, Mrs. Florence 
Reeves, Mrs. Rebecca 
Rorselot, Mrs. Almira 
Shrewburg, Mrs. M. 
Simpson, Mrs. B. L. 
Stormont, Mrs. Lydia C. 
Whetmore, Mrs. Mamie 
Wilcox, Mrs. Sarah M. 
Woolveston, Mrs. Clairisia 



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LIST OF THOSE WHO DONATED 



state of California 

Auxiliary, Woman's Relief Corps. G. A. R. 

Auxiliary, Abraham Lincoln Circle, Ladies 

G. A. R. 
Auxiliary, Sons of Veterans, Cam]) 
Auxiliary, Veterans' Union (Blue and Gray) 
Bennett Hardware Co. 
Busy Bee Drug Co. 
Clearing House (Seven Banks) 
Cleveland, E. H., Undertaker 
City of Long Beach 
Chamber of Commerce 
D. A. R.. Gaviota Chapter 
Detail of Seventh Reg. Natl. Guard of State 

of California 
Exchange National Bank 
Grace M. E. Church 
Holton & Son, Undertakers 
.Jevne & Co., H. 
Long Beach Monument Works 
Long Beach Improvement Co. 



Long Beach Drug Co. 

Long Beach Municipal Band 

.McFadyen, Edward, Undertaker 

McKinney Shoe Store 

Mercantile Company 

Mottell, J. J., I'ndertaker 

Mission Garage 

National Bank Long Beach, The 

National Guard California 

Oxford Dentists, The 

Post 181, G. A. R. 

Patterson & McQuilkin, Undertakers 

Pickerill & Clark 

F'eoples' Ice & Cold Storage 

Pacific Electric Railroad 

Press, The City 

Quality Boot Shop 

Siianish-American Veterans 

Telegram, The 

Virginia Hotel 

Women's City Clul). 



Arclier, Rev. L. W. 
Archer, Mrs. Fannie C. 
Armstrong, Mrs. J. H. 
Amson, .1. A. 
Austin. H. S. 
Ady. J. H. 
Atkinson, S. 
Baker, W. A. 
Baggert, Fred 
Bolton, O. B. 
Barnett, J. B. 
Brockman, E. A. 
Brown, Jno. J. 
Buffum, E. S. 
Burke, Jas. H. 
Burke. Mrs. .T. H. 
Beatty, Wilson H. 
Boise, Horace 
Burger, D. B. 
Burger, Mrs. Martha B. 
Brown, J. E. 
Bixby, Mrs. Jotham Jr. 
Beazell. L. P. 
Beazell, Mrs. J. F. 
Bennett, W. H. 
Brewer, Mrs. Harriet 
Brockman, Earl L. 
Brockman, Susan G. 
Briggs, H. G. 
Bone, Mrs. A. E. 
Bixby, Jotham Sr. 
Ballarde, Mrs. Adelaide 
Bright, C. E. 
Bates, W. W. 
Berry, C. R. 
Berry, Mrs. C. R. 
Berry, Harold 
Berry, Justine 
Beauchamp, G. W. 
Brittan, F. E. 
Brittan, Mrs. F. E. 



Brittan, Martha Grace 
Brittan, Esther May 
Baldwin, R. C. 
Butts, Mary A. 
Cuthbert, W. L. 
Cadwallader, Izola 
Camp, E. P. 
Cates, Frank M. 
Chapman, Mrs. Adilene 
Case, A. C. 
Cunning, Thos. J. 
Cunning, Mrs. Agnes M. 
Cole, J. W. B. 
Coleman, Jeptha 
Cooper, Fred E. -^ 

Cowman, J. W. 
Craig, Frank S. 
Colby, S. F. 
Crawford, Miss H. E. 
Combs, Chas. E. 
Carlin, Ella C. 
Carr, Mrs. L. W. 
Cole, Mrs. J. W. B. 
Chubb, Mrs. J. S. 
Chapman, O. G. 
Cook, Wni. M. 
Cook, Esther S. 
Clark, Ray C. 
Cole, J. L. 
Cronk, Lee 
Combs, P. 

Campbell, Eugene C. 
Campbell, Mrs. E. C. 
Cowan, Rev. W. G. 
Cowan, Mrs. Sarah B. 
Cook, Vivean 
Covert, W. H. 
Covert, Mrs. Slyvia R. 
Covert, Dorothy J. 
Covert, Wm. Edgar 
Covert, Miss Sylvia 



Camp, W. L. 
Chamberlin, Eugenia R. 
Drake, Mrs. Carrie 
Desmond, Walter S. 
Davis, R. M. 
Day, H. S. E. 
Dresbach, M. R. 
Dubbs, Robt. 
Dunn, Elvira A. 
Dunn, Edward C. 
Dunn, Marion P. 
Dunn, Harold W. 
Dunn, Arthur R. 
Dunn, Arthur 
Dunn, Catherine M. 
Downs, Mrs. Geo. 
Davenport, JHhos. F. 
Davidson. Moses 
Davis, Virginia A. 
Douglass, Mrs. Jessie J. 
Douglass, Loren Eldon 
Douglass, Thos. E. 
Doran, Albert De 
Doran, Mrs. Zoe 
Doran, Robt. J. 
Day, J. Wesley 
Emery, James M. 
Emery, Luella Clark 
Emery, Clark Manley, Jr. 
Eagle, Mrs. Minnie B. 
East, T. B. 
Ellis, Mrs. H. S. 
Early. Geo. B. 
East, Mrs. P. H. 
Felt, F. C. 
Fortney, S. M. 
Fortney, Bruce 
Fortney, Nellie 
Fortney, Mrs. Nellie 
Furgerson, R. H. 
Fallen 



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F. E. BRITTAIN 

Manager Long Beach Moniinieut 

Works. Builders of Lincoln 

Monument 





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Major Hair, Comn'dr. Senn, Mayor Whealton, Surg. Kerr, Lieut. Wright 



Fallen, Mrs. 
Parnham, J. C. 
Finch, G. A. 
Fogg, Jno. S. 
Frasier, F. M. 
Garvin, C. A. 
Getty, John 
Gibson, A. V. 
Glassford, J. W. 
Gibson, J. W. 
Griffin, Chas. 
Giles, E. M. 
Gilchrist, J. V. 
Gilchrist, Ellen M. 
Gilchrist, Mrs. Ella A. 
Gardiner, W. J. 
Glassford, Ellen C. 
Hair, John S. 
Hair, Mrs. Jno. S. 
Hair, John W. 
Hair, Mrs. Jno. W. 
Hair, Majorie 
Hair, John W., Jr. 
Hyde. H. W. 
Hancock, Ray A. 
Hancock, Francis E. 
Hancock, Laura 
Hatch, B. C. 
Hanchett, E. J. 
Huntington, Geo. C. 
Hodge, Saml. P. 
Huber, Fred 
Huber, Mrs. E. L. 
Huber, Harry L. 
Huber, Frdk. E. 
Home, J. W. 
Huling, Ed 
Hammitt, Saml. S. 
Hammitt, C. S. 
Hammitt, J. S. R. 
Hollenstein, A. J. 
Hughes, Mary E. 
Hoodenpyl, Geo. 
Harcher, E. 
Hawkins, W. J. 
Hatch, P. E. 
Hatch, Mrs. Elouise C. 
Hatch, Eleanor H. 
Hight, Mrs. Jas. P. 
Harriman, Mrs. T. G. 
Higley, H. H. 
Hollister, Silas S. 
Hall, W. K. 
Hatch, J. E. 
Hatch, Mrs. A. M. 
Hoxworth, George 
Hoxworth, Mrs. Martha 
Haskins, J. C. 
Haskins, Addie M. C. 
Haskell, Herbert M. 
Harvey, G. H. 
Huntington, Chas. E. 
IsETCS, Geo. W. 
Irvine, M. B. 
Jackson, H. V. 
James, Forest Lee 
Johnson, Wm. R. 



Julian, Wm. B. 
Judkins, R. D. 
Jury, Mrs. Maiy 
Johnson, Pl'.oebe M. 
Johnson, 
Johnson, Mrs. 
Kendricks. Rev. A. V. 
Ke:iyon, Bre>vster C. 
Krouse, Henry 
Klein, Miss Ellyn 
Lunn, Mrs. Adelaide 
King, C. C. 
King, Mrs. Lucinda 
Knights, Rev. Geo. D. 
Koehler, F. M. 
Knock, J, H. 
Lawson, A. C. 
Lagrange, F. W. 
Lodge, G. M. 
Lee, R. H. 
Lee, Mrs. Blanche 
Lewis, D. S. 
Lukins, Geo. I. 
Lukins, Mrs. G. I. 
Lyster, Byron J. 
Lyster, P. G. 
Milner, Jas. R. 
Murphy, W. L. 
Medbury, J. W. 
Miller, M. J. 
Miller, Mrs. M. J. 
Merrill, Samuel 
Meteer, Jane A. 
Meteer, Maude A. 
Meteer, Katharine 
Meteer. John 
Miller, Mrs. J. J. 
Mayo, Jno. J. O. 
Murdock, Louis 
Murdock, Annie 
Murdock, PauF L. 
Murdock, Margaret H. 
Murphy, Maggie 
Moody, Robt. 
Meachem, O. G. 
Merwin, Chas. W. 
Morrill, C. H. 
Mitchell, Rev. A. F. 
Morrison, W. J. 
Mundell, E. A. 
Mundell, M. B. 
Murray. W. W. 
McClousland, D. L. 
McClousland, Mrs. D. L. 
McGirl, Thomas 
McDaniel, Mrs. C. E. 
McBride, John L. 
McFarlin, Robt. W. 
McFarlin, J. H. 
McClure, Geo. W. 
McNerney, Mrs. Josie 
MacNee, Mrs. June G. 
MacGahen, A. B. 
Noble, P. A. 
Norton, E. E. 
Norton, Mrs. E. E. 
Nave, Rev. N. J. 



Olson, Mrs. Annie 
Olmstead, K. R. 
Olmstead, Mrs. Fidelia A. 
Osborne, R. E. 
Osborne, Mrs. P. F. 
Porterfield, Mrs. M. S. 
Pollock, Mrs. T. J. 
Potts, Marguerite 
Powell, Lee C. 
Palmer, Jessie 
Payne, E. W. 
Putnam, Ida J. 
Palmer, L. B. 
Rolf, Richard 
Robinson, C. B. 
Reardon, Rev. 
Reed, Emerson 
Reed, Henry 
Renuf, Mrs. Nancy J. 
Read, Nancy J. 
Rolls, W. 
Reese, Jno. A. 
Rainey, C. W. 
Russell, Henry C. 
Riley, Harry B. 
Rominger, Jos. A. 
Rodgers, Thos. L. 
Richards, Jas. W. 
Robinson, Mrs. Lucy 
Southworth, G. M. D. 
Southworth, Mary A. 
Stephens, T. A. 
Smith, A. R. 
Spooner, E. D. 
Spooner, Mrs. Sallie C. 
Stevens, Wiley L. 
Stevens, W. J. 
Stewart, Mary 
Smith, Francis A. 
St. John, F. R. 
Suddard, Mrs. P. H. 
Suddard, Chas. A. 
Speaker, C. V. 
Styhens, Robt. 
Sperry, J. W. 
Sheldon, P. S. 
Snyder, P. A. 
Smith, John 
Styles, A. M. 
Styles, Mrs. A. M. 
Starkey, E. E. 
Starkey. Mrs. E. E. 
Starkey, Helen D. 
Starkey, Martha 
Stormont, Lydia C. 
Satterlee, Mrs. Paul J. 
Seward, Mrs. E. M. 
Slobohm, J. H. 
Slobohm, Mrs. J. H. 
Tucker, B. P. 
Taylor, Mrs. Tabitha 
Templeton, T. A. 
Tucker, J. W. 
Townsend, Emma 
Thomas, S. L. 
Thomas, W. H. 
Thompson, A. S. 



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Tyler, C. P. 
Turner, Lyman 
Trouth, John 
Templeton, Mrs. M. A. 
Valentine, Miss O. L. 
ValAnstine, C. J. 
Vale. R. A. 

Wiseman, Mrs. Ada Potter 
Whealton, Louis N. 
Wallace, Wm. H. 
Willey, E. H. 
Willey, Gertrude 
Wilson, Rev. Bryant 
Wood, Mrs. J. E. 
Wood, Chas. E. 
Wood, J. W. 
Wightman, E. J. 



Welch, P. B. 
Welch, Wilda 
Welch, I. L. 
Welch, Chas. E. 
Williamson, N. 
Wilhelmi, Georgia R. 
Wilhelmi, Geo. A. 
Willielmi, Ida 
Wilhelmi, Clyde 
Wilhelmi, Grace 
Wilhelmi, Kenneth 
Winters, Mrs. Laura 
Woodruff, Mrs. E. W. 
Webb, T. S. 
Whiting, Cap 
Winters, Lauris 
Winters, Harris 



Welch, Mary E. 
Wifted, W. L. 
Wilcox, Geo. W. 
Wilcox, Mrs. G. W. 
Wire, H. C. 
Wire, C. L. 
Wright, C. B. 
Worthan, Mrs. Mary C. B. 
Walker, Rev. Hugh K. 
Wallace, Ed H. 
Williamson, Mrs. E. 
Winters, J. B. 
Walker, Smart 
Wendall. A. C. ' 
Wright, C. B. 
Wiley, Chas. A. 
Young, Samuel 



THE BLUE AND GRAY 

The Blue and the Gray of Long Beach is the only known organiza- 
tion of its kind in existance. 

It was organized by the ex-Veterans of the civil war — Union and Con- 
federate — in 1910, and has to date a membership of over seven hundred. 
W. W. Kendall was the first president, followed by E. D. Spooner, T. W. 
Lincoln and the present incumbent, G. W. Wilcox. 

It was originally known as the Veterans Social club, now as the Vet- 
erans Union of the Blue and Gray. 

They meet in the auditorium annex every Saturday afternoon and 
discuss subjects pertaining to the establishment, growth and prosperity of 
the nation, excluding politics. 

The insignia of membership is an enamled stick pin button one and a 
half inches in diameter containing cuts of a "Johnnie and Yank" each wav- 
ing the Stars and Stripes in colors, over the other's head. 





WILLIAM H. WALLACE 

Member Citizens Monument 

Association 



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ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT LINCOLN 

AT THE DEDICATION OF 

THE GETTYSBURG NATIONAL CEMETERY 

NOVEMBER 19. 1663. 

FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO OUR 
FATHERS BROUGHT FORTH ON THIS CONTINENT. 
A NEW NATION. CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY. AND 
DEDICATED TO THE PROPOSITION THAT ALL MEN 
ARE CREATED EQUAL. 

NOW WE ARE ENCAGED IN A GREAT CIVIL WAR. 
TESTING WHETHER THAT NATION. OR ANY NATION 
SQ CONCEIVED AND SO DEDICATED. CAN LONG 
ENDURE. WE ARE MET ON A GREAT BATTLE-FIELD 
OF THAT WAR. WE HAVE COME. TO DEDICATE A 
PORTION OF THAT FIELD. AS A FINAL RESTING 
PLACE FOR THOSE WHO HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES 
THAT THAT NATION MIGHT LIVE. IT IS ALTOGETHER 
FITTING AND PROPER THAT WE SHOULD DO THIS. 
BUT.IN A LARGER SENSE.WE CAN NOT DEDIpATE- 
WE CAN NOT CONSECRATE- WE CAN NOT HALLOW- 
THIS GROUND. THE BRAVE MEN. LIVING AND DEAD. 
WHO STRUGGLED HERE. HAVE CONSECRATED IT. 
FAR ABOVE OUR POOR POWER TO ADD OR DETRACT. 
THE WORLD WILL LITTLE NOTE. NOR LONG 
REMEMBER WHAT WE SAY HERE. BUT IT CAN NEVER 
FORGET WHAT THEY DID HERE. IT IS FOR US THE 
LIVING. RATHER. TO BE DEDICATED HERE TO THE 
UNFINISHED WORK WHICH THEY WHO FOUGHT 
HERE HAVE THUS FAR SO NOBLY ADVANCED.IT IS 
RATHER FOR US TO BE HERE DEDICATED TO THE 
GREAT TASK REMAINING BEFORE US -THAT FROM 
THESE HONORED DEAD WE TAKE INCREASED 
DEVOTION TO THAT CAUSE FOR WHICH THEY GAVE 
THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION - THAT 
WE HERE HIGHLY RESOLVE THAT THESE DEAD 
SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN - THAT THIS 
NATION. UNDER GOD. SHALL HAVE A NEW BIRTH 
OF FREEDOM-AND THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE 
PEOPLE. BY THE PEOPLE. FOR THE PEOPLE. SHALL 
NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH. 



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